Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,864, 271,296 and 70,056
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 180,864, 271,296 and 70,056 is: 105,084
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,864 : 271,296 = 70,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,864/271,296 = 70,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,864x = 271,296 × 70,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,864x = 19,005,912,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,005,912,576/180,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,084
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