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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,265.53, 270,207.61 and 67,897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,265.53, 270,207.61 and 67,897.12 is: 101,773.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,265.53 : 270,207.61 = 67,897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,265.53/270,207.61 = 67,897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,265.53x = 270,207.61 × 67,897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,265.53x = 18,346,319,417.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,346,319,417.88/180,265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,773.87

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