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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,564.66, 270,872.19 and 75,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,564.66, 270,872.19 and 75,359.54 is: 113,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,564.66 : 270,872.19 = 75,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,564.66/270,872.19 = 75,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,564.66x = 270,872.19 × 75,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,564.66x = 20,412,803,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,412,803,637.19/180,564.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,049.83

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