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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,006.80, 270,010.20 and 74,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,006.80, 270,010.20 and 74,901.20 is: 112,351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,006.80 : 270,010.20 = 74,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,006.80/270,010.20 = 74,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,006.80x = 270,010.20 × 74,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,006.80x = 20,224,087,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,224,087,992.24/180,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,351.80

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