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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,331.14, 270,388.71 and 85,584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,331.14, 270,388.71 and 85,584.90 is: 128,326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,331.14 : 270,388.71 = 85,584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,331.14/270,388.71 = 85,584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,331.14x = 270,388.71 × 85,584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,331.14x = 23,141,190,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,141,190,706.48/180,331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,326.09

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