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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,437.14, 270,443.46 and 73,755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,437.14, 270,443.46 and 73,755.28 is: 110,546.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,437.14 : 270,443.46 = 73,755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,437.14/270,443.46 = 73,755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,437.14x = 270,443.46 × 73,755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,437.14x = 19,946,633,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946,633,116.47/180,437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,546.16

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