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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,665.58, 270,948.69 and 75,467.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,665.58, 270,948.69 and 75,467.10 is: 113,179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,665.58 : 270,948.69 = 75,467.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,665.58/270,948.69 = 75,467.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,665.58x = 270,948.69 × 75,467.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,665.58x = 20,447,711,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,447,711,883.10/180,665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,179.90

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