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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,266.33, 270,317.48 and 96,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,266.33, 270,317.48 and 96,004.86 is: 143,963.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,266.33 : 270,317.48 = 96,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,266.33/270,317.48 = 96,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,266.33x = 270,317.48 × 96,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,266.33x = 25,951,791,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,951,791,342.93/180,266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,963.61

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