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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,352.85, 270,575.37 and 105,535.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,352.85, 270,575.37 and 105,535.85 is: 158,330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,352.85 : 270,575.37 = 105,535.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,352.85/270,575.37 = 105,535.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,352.85x = 270,575.37 × 105,535.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,352.85x = 28,555,400,309.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,555,400,309.14/180,352.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,330.74

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