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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,630.91, 270,867.85 and 96,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,630.91, 270,867.85 and 96,372.28 is: 144,516.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,630.91 : 270,867.85 = 96,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,630.91/270,867.85 = 96,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,630.91x = 270,867.85 × 96,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,630.91x = 26,104,152,380.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,104,152,380.85/180,630.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,516.53

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