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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,043.78, 270,098.49 and 61,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,043.78, 270,098.49 and 61,727.08 is: 92,601.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,043.78 : 270,098.49 = 61,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,043.78/270,098.49 = 61,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,043.78x = 270,098.49 × 61,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,043.78x = 16,672,391,100.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,672,391,100.11/180,043.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,601.87

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