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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,594.28, 270,901.14 and 75,307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,594.28, 270,901.14 and 75,307.24 is: 112,964.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,594.28 : 270,901.14 = 75,307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,594.28/270,901.14 = 75,307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,594.28x = 270,901.14 × 75,307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,594.28x = 20,400,817,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,400,817,166.25/180,594.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,964.91

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