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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,416.07, 270,717.48 and 130,904.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,416.07, 270,717.48 and 130,904.82 is: 196,424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,416.07 : 270,717.48 = 130,904.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,416.07/270,717.48 = 130,904.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,416.07x = 270,717.48 × 130,904.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,416.07x = 35,438,222,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,438,222,990.25/180,416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,424.98

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