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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,459.16, 270,536.51 and 113,752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,459.16, 270,536.51 and 113,752.26 is: 170,532.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,459.16 : 270,536.51 = 113,752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,459.16/270,536.51 = 113,752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,459.16x = 270,536.51 × 113,752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,459.16x = 30,774,139,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774,139,709.39/180,459.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,532.44

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