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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,526.99, 270,735.02 and 124,725.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,526.99, 270,735.02 and 124,725.69 is: 187,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,526.99 : 270,735.02 = 124,725.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,526.99/270,735.02 = 124,725.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,526.99x = 270,735.02 × 124,725.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,526.99x = 33,767,612,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,767,612,176.66/180,526.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,050.21

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