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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,645.66, 270,911.07 and 168,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,645.66, 270,911.07 and 168,852.24 is: 253,224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,645.66 : 270,911.07 = 168,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,645.66/270,911.07 = 168,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,645.66x = 270,911.07 × 168,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,645.66x = 45,743,941,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,743,941,010.30/180,645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,224.69

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