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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,254.13, 270,361.72 and 60,297.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,254.13, 270,361.72 and 60,297.47 is: 90,439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,254.13 : 270,361.72 = 60,297.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,254.13/270,361.72 = 60,297.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,254.13x = 270,361.72 × 60,297.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,254.13x = 16,302,128,226.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302,128,226.01/180,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,439.69

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