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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,470.11, 270,611.72 and 96,207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,470.11, 270,611.72 and 96,207.64 is: 144,261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,470.11 : 270,611.72 = 96,207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,470.11/270,611.72 = 96,207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,470.11x = 270,611.72 × 96,207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,470.11x = 26,034,914,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,034,914,020.49/180,470.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,261.64

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