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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,669.93, 270,907.14 and 143,469.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,669.93, 270,907.14 and 143,469.33 is: 215,126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,669.93 : 270,907.14 = 143,469.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,669.93/270,907.14 = 143,469.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,669.93x = 270,907.14 × 143,469.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,669.93x = 38,866,865,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,866,865,868.02/180,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,126.37

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