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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,822.90, 270,975.15 and 133,065.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,822.90, 270,975.15 and 133,065.30 is: 199,407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,822.90 : 270,975.15 = 133,065.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,822.90/270,975.15 = 133,065.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,822.90x = 270,975.15 × 133,065.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,822.90x = 36,057,389,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,057,389,627.30/180,822.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,407.21

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