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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,514.62, 270,797.04 and 75,309.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,514.62, 270,797.04 and 75,309.39 is: 112,974.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,514.62 : 270,797.04 = 75,309.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,514.62/270,797.04 = 75,309.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,514.62x = 270,797.04 × 75,309.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,514.62x = 20,393,559,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,393,559,896.21/180,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,974.56

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