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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,182.08, 270,279.66 and 61,852.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,182.08, 270,279.66 and 61,852.72 is: 92,781.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,182.08 : 270,279.66 = 61,852.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,182.08/270,279.66 = 61,852.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,182.08x = 270,279.66 × 61,852.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,182.08x = 16,717,532,131.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,717,532,131.68/180,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,781.33

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