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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,329.82, 270,519.34 and 75,124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,329.82, 270,519.34 and 75,124.18 is: 112,696.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,329.82 : 270,519.34 = 75,124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,329.82/270,519.34 = 75,124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,329.82x = 270,519.34 × 75,124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,329.82x = 20,322,543,591.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,322,543,591.64/180,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,696.52

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