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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,727.92, 270,660.96 and 104,665.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,727.92, 270,660.96 and 104,665.75 is: 156,749.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,727.92 : 270,660.96 = 104,665.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,727.92/270,660.96 = 104,665.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,727.92x = 270,660.96 × 104,665.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,727.92x = 28,328,930,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,328,930,497.49/180,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,749.05

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