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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,389.70, 270,504.56 and 96,134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,389.70, 270,504.56 and 96,134.16 is: 144,158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,389.70 : 270,504.56 = 96,134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,389.70/270,504.56 = 96,134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,389.70x = 270,504.56 × 96,134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,389.70x = 26,004,728,651.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004,728,651.77/180,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,158.61

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