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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,057.22, 270,098.97 and 61,727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,057.22, 270,098.97 and 61,727.56 is: 92,595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,057.22 : 270,098.97 = 61,727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,057.22/270,098.97 = 61,727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,057.22x = 270,098.97 × 61,727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,057.22x = 16,672,550,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,672,550,376.61/180,057.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,595.84

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