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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,332.73, 270,240.30 and 101,280.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,332.73, 270,240.30 and 101,280.58 is: 151,775.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,332.73 : 270,240.30 = 101,280.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,332.73/270,240.30 = 101,280.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,332.73x = 270,240.30 × 101,280.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,332.73x = 27,370,093,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,370,093,647.77/180,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,775.52

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