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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,480.34, 270,629.38 and 105,622.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,480.34, 270,629.38 and 105,622.97 is: 158,381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,480.34 : 270,629.38 = 105,622.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,480.34/270,629.38 = 105,622.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,480.34x = 270,629.38 × 105,622.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,480.34x = 28,584,678,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,584,678,356.74/180,480.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,381.12

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