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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,003.40, 270,005.10 and 112,643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,003.40, 270,005.10 and 112,643.80 is: 168,965.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,003.40 : 270,005.10 = 112,643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,003.40/270,005.10 = 112,643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,003.40x = 270,005.10 × 112,643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,003.40x = 30,414,400,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,414,400,483.38/180,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,965.70

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