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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,146.81, 270,128.40 and 60,160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,146.81, 270,128.40 and 60,160.58 is: 90,210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,146.81 : 270,128.40 = 60,160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,146.81/270,128.40 = 60,160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,146.81x = 270,128.40 × 60,160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,146.81x = 16,251,080,993.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251,080,993.61/180,146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,210.21

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