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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,844.56, 270,693.36 and 101,723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,844.56, 270,693.36 and 101,723.76 is: 152,263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,844.56 : 270,693.36 = 101,723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,844.56/270,693.36 = 101,723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,844.56x = 270,693.36 × 101,723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,844.56x = 27,535,946,386.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,535,946,386.23/180,844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,263.06

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