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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,753.98, 269,514.97 and 175,788.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,753.98, 269,514.97 and 175,788.27 is: 262,110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,753.98 : 269,514.97 = 175,788.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,753.98/269,514.97 = 175,788.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,753.98x = 269,514.97 × 175,788.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,753.98x = 47,377,569,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,377,569,875.93/180,753.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,110.80

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