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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,187.86, 270,306.62 and 61,843.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,187.86, 270,306.62 and 61,843.82 is: 92,774.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,187.86 : 270,306.62 = 61,843.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,187.86/270,306.62 = 61,843.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,187.86x = 270,306.62 × 61,843.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,187.86x = 16,716,793,952.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,716,793,952.09/180,187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,774.25

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