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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,304.72, 270,363.83 and 105,446.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,304.72, 270,363.83 and 105,446.75 is: 158,115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,304.72 : 270,363.83 = 105,446.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,304.72/270,363.83 = 105,446.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,304.72x = 270,363.83 × 105,446.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,304.72x = 28,508,985,312.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,508,985,312.00/180,304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,115.58

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