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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,310.96, 270,528.80 and 68,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,310.96, 270,528.80 and 68,023.36 is: 102,058.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,310.96 : 270,528.80 = 68,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,310.96/270,528.80 = 68,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,310.96x = 270,528.80 × 68,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,310.96x = 18,402,277,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,402,277,952.77/180,310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,058.57

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