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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,470.14, 270,552.99 and 113,763.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,470.14, 270,552.99 and 113,763.26 is: 170,548.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,470.14 : 270,552.99 = 113,763.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,470.14/270,552.99 = 113,763.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,470.14x = 270,552.99 × 113,763.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,470.14x = 30,778,990,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,778,990,145.15/180,470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,548.93

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