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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,055.23, 270,082.97 and 46,935.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,055.23, 270,082.97 and 46,935.15 is: 70,402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,055.23 : 270,082.97 = 46,935.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,055.23/270,082.97 = 46,935.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,055.23x = 270,082.97 × 46,935.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,055.23x = 12,676,384,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,676,384,474.72/180,055.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,402.76

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