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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,182.58, 270,280.41 and 61,853.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,182.58, 270,280.41 and 61,853.22 is: 92,782.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,182.58 : 270,280.41 = 61,853.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,182.58/270,280.41 = 61,853.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,182.58x = 270,280.41 × 61,853.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,182.58x = 16,717,713,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,717,713,661.42/180,182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,782.08

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