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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,031.14, 270,079.56 and 61,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,031.14, 270,079.56 and 61,714.44 is: 92,582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,031.14 : 270,079.56 = 61,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,031.14/270,079.56 = 61,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,031.14x = 270,079.56 × 61,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,031.14x = 16,667,808,800.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,667,808,800.85/180,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,582.92

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