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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,730.52, 271,093.82 and 74,090.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,730.52, 271,093.82 and 74,090.69 is: 111,135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,730.52 : 271,093.82 = 74,090.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,730.52/271,093.82 = 74,090.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,730.52x = 271,093.82 × 74,090.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,730.52x = 20,085,528,178.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,085,528,178.54/180,730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,135.23

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