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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,127.73, 270,191.21 and 169,166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,127.73, 270,191.21 and 169,166.75 is: 253,749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,127.73 : 270,191.21 = 169,166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,127.73/270,191.21 = 169,166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,127.73x = 270,191.21 × 169,166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,127.73x = 45,707,366,677.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,707,366,677.48/180,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,749.76

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