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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,775.18, 270,877.38 and 146,875.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,775.18, 270,877.38 and 146,875.87 is: 220,081.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,775.18 : 270,877.38 = 146,875.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,775.18/270,877.38 = 146,875.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,775.18x = 270,877.38 × 146,875.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,775.18x = 39,785,350,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,785,350,850.82/180,775.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,081.93

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