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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,913.08, 270,926.74 and 127,473.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,913.08, 270,926.74 and 127,473.72 is: 190,898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,913.08 : 270,926.74 = 127,473.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,913.08/270,926.74 = 127,473.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,913.08x = 270,926.74 × 127,473.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,913.08x = 34,536,039,395.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,536,039,395.27/180,913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,898.52

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