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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,282.44, 270,323.83 and 73,741.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,282.44, 270,323.83 and 73,741.22 is: 110,570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,282.44 : 270,323.83 = 73,741.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,282.44/270,323.83 = 73,741.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,282.44x = 270,323.83 × 73,741.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,282.44x = 19,934,008,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,934,008,773.54/180,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,570.99

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