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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,208.52, 270,307.26 and 75,024.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,208.52, 270,307.26 and 75,024.84 is: 112,534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,208.52 : 270,307.26 = 75,024.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,208.52/270,307.26 = 75,024.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,208.52x = 270,307.26 × 75,024.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,208.52x = 20,279,758,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,279,758,932.34/180,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,534.96

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