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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,416.88, 270,834.78 and 105,590.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,416.88, 270,834.78 and 105,590.73 is: 158,508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,416.88 : 270,834.78 = 105,590.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,416.88/270,834.78 = 105,590.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,416.88x = 270,834.78 × 105,590.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,416.88x = 28,597,642,129.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,597,642,129.59/180,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,508.68

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