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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,063.87, 269,828.52 and 73,317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,063.87, 269,828.52 and 73,317.24 is: 109,867.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,063.87 : 269,828.52 = 73,317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,063.87/269,828.52 = 73,317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,063.87x = 269,828.52 × 73,317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,063.87x = 19,783,082,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,783,082,359.68/180,063.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,867.03

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