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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,573.67, 270,896.96 and 124,440.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,573.67, 270,896.96 and 124,440.67 is: 186,686.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,573.67 : 270,896.96 = 124,440.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,573.67/270,896.96 = 124,440.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,573.67x = 270,896.96 × 124,440.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,573.67x = 33,710,599,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,710,599,203.36/180,573.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,686.13

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