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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,486.72, 270,434.16 and 127,801.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,486.72, 270,434.16 and 127,801.62 is: 191,492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,486.72 : 270,434.16 = 127,801.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,486.72/270,434.16 = 127,801.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,486.72x = 270,434.16 × 127,801.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,486.72x = 34,561,923,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,561,923,751.34/180,486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,492.89

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