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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,460.67, 270,538.76 and 113,753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,460.67, 270,538.76 and 113,753.76 is: 170,534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,460.67 : 270,538.76 = 113,753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,460.67/270,538.76 = 113,753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,460.67x = 270,538.76 × 113,753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,460.67x = 30,774,800,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774,800,606.97/180,460.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,534.67

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