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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,042.23, 270,101.30 and 61,722.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,042.23, 270,101.30 and 61,722.81 is: 92,597.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,042.23 : 270,101.30 = 61,722.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,042.23/270,101.30 = 61,722.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,042.23x = 270,101.30 × 61,722.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,042.23x = 16,671,410,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,671,410,912.04/180,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,597.22

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