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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,601.88, 270,902.94 and 106,240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,601.88, 270,902.94 and 106,240.36 is: 159,360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,601.88 : 270,902.94 = 106,240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,601.88/270,902.94 = 106,240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,601.88x = 270,902.94 × 106,240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,601.88x = 28,780,825,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,780,825,870.66/180,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,360.61

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