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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,148.22, 270,130.51 and 60,162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,148.22, 270,130.51 and 60,162.01 is: 90,212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,148.22 : 270,130.51 = 60,162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,148.22/270,130.51 = 60,162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,148.22x = 270,130.51 × 60,162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,148.22x = 16,251,593,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251,593,843.80/180,148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,212.35

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