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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,529.19, 270,363.99 and 104,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,529.19, 270,363.99 and 104,467.40 is: 156,452.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,529.19 : 270,363.99 = 104,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,529.19/270,363.99 = 104,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,529.19x = 270,363.99 × 104,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,529.19x = 28,244,221,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,244,221,941.60/180,529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,452.38

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