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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,239.90, 270,523.26 and 96,070.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,239.90, 270,523.26 and 96,070.76 is: 144,193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,239.90 : 270,523.26 = 96,070.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,239.90/270,523.26 = 96,070.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,239.90x = 270,523.26 × 96,070.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,239.90x = 25,989,375,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,989,375,185.88/180,239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,193.24

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