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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,053.22, 270,092.97 and 61,723.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,053.22, 270,092.97 and 61,723.56 is: 92,589.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,053.22 : 270,092.97 = 61,723.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,053.22/270,092.97 = 61,723.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,053.22x = 270,092.97 × 61,723.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,053.22x = 16,671,099,639.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,671,099,639.37/180,053.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,589.84

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