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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,587.90, 270,632.73 and 136,165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,587.90, 270,632.73 and 136,165.83 is: 204,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,587.90 : 270,632.73 = 136,165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,587.90/270,632.73 = 136,165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,587.90x = 270,632.73 × 136,165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,587.90x = 36,850,930,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,850,930,305.62/180,587.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,060.91

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