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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,111.71, 270,136.82 and 60,152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,111.71, 270,136.82 and 60,152.06 is: 90,217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,111.71 : 270,136.82 = 60,152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,111.71/270,136.82 = 60,152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,111.71x = 270,136.82 × 60,152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,111.71x = 16,249,287,030.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,287,030.57/180,111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,217.83

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