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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,310.52, 270,226.86 and 95,888.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,310.52, 270,226.86 and 95,888.90 is: 143,706.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,310.52 : 270,226.86 = 95,888.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,310.52/270,226.86 = 95,888.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,310.52x = 270,226.86 × 95,888.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,310.52x = 25,911,756,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,911,756,355.85/180,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,706.29

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