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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,388.44, 270,676.03 and 130,877.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,388.44, 270,676.03 and 130,877.19 is: 196,383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,388.44 : 270,676.03 = 130,877.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,388.44/270,676.03 = 130,877.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,388.44x = 270,676.03 × 130,877.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,388.44x = 35,425,317,879.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,425,317,879.56/180,388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,383.53

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