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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,151.62, 270,135.62 and 60,165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,151.62, 270,135.62 and 60,165.41 is: 90,217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,151.62 : 270,135.62 = 60,165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,151.62/270,135.62 = 60,165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,151.62x = 270,135.62 × 60,165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,151.62x = 16,252,820,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252,820,332.90/180,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,217.45

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