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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,323.70, 270,485.55 and 177,699.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,323.70, 270,485.55 and 177,699.30 is: 266,548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,323.70 : 270,485.55 = 177,699.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,323.70/270,485.55 = 177,699.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,323.70x = 270,485.55 × 177,699.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,323.70x = 48,065,092,895.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,065,092,895.12/180,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,548.95

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