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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,547.70, 270,799.66 and 91,864.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,547.70, 270,799.66 and 91,864.86 is: 137,786.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,547.70 : 270,799.66 = 91,864.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,547.70/270,799.66 = 91,864.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,547.70x = 270,799.66 × 91,864.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,547.70x = 24,876,972,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,876,972,853.95/180,547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,786.15

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