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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,328.01, 270,516.63 and 75,122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,328.01, 270,516.63 and 75,122.38 is: 112,693.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,328.01 : 270,516.63 = 75,122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,328.01/270,516.63 = 75,122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,328.01x = 270,516.63 × 75,122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,328.01x = 20,321,851,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,321,851,722.60/180,328.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,693.82

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