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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,773.01, 270,999.14 and 68,374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,773.01, 270,999.14 and 68,374.58 is: 102,501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,773.01 : 270,999.14 = 68,374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,773.01/270,999.14 = 68,374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,773.01x = 270,999.14 × 68,374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,773.01x = 18,529,450,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529,450,680.99/180,773.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,501.20

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