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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,250.60, 270,375.90 and 156,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,250.60, 270,375.90 and 156,922.60 is: 235,383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,250.60 : 270,375.90 = 156,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,250.60/270,375.90 = 156,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,250.60x = 270,375.90 × 156,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,250.60x = 42,428,089,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,428,089,205.34/180,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,383.90

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