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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,442.46, 270,691.02 and 130,896.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,442.46, 270,691.02 and 130,896.43 is: 196,364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,442.46 : 270,691.02 = 130,896.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,442.46/270,691.02 = 130,896.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,442.46x = 270,691.02 × 130,896.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,442.46x = 35,432,488,151.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,432,488,151.06/180,442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,364.47

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