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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,110.39, 270,019.78 and 75,008.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,110.39, 270,019.78 and 75,008.03 is: 112,451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,110.39 : 270,019.78 = 75,008.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,110.39/270,019.78 = 75,008.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,110.39x = 270,019.78 × 75,008.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,110.39x = 20,253,650,221.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,253,650,221.21/180,110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,451.32

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