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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,041.28, 270,094.73 and 61,724.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,041.28, 270,094.73 and 61,724.58 is: 92,598.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,041.28 : 270,094.73 = 61,724.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,041.28/270,094.73 = 61,724.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,041.28x = 270,094.73 × 61,724.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,041.28x = 16,671,483,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,671,483,460.84/180,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,598.12

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