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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,335.46, 270,597.51 and 73,798.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,335.46, 270,597.51 and 73,798.49 is: 110,736.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,335.46 : 270,597.51 = 73,798.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,335.46/270,597.51 = 73,798.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,335.46x = 270,597.51 × 73,798.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,335.46x = 19,969,688,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,969,688,312.25/180,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,736.33

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