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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,245.43, 270,530.66 and 96,075.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,245.43, 270,530.66 and 96,075.70 is: 144,200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,245.43 : 270,530.66 = 96,075.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,245.43/270,530.66 = 96,075.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,245.43x = 270,530.66 × 96,075.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,245.43x = 25,991,421,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,991,421,374.26/180,245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,200.17

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