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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,286.27, 270,473.67 and 61,959.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,286.27, 270,473.67 and 61,959.31 is: 92,954.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,286.27 : 270,473.67 = 61,959.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,286.27/270,473.67 = 61,959.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,286.27x = 270,473.67 × 61,959.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,286.27x = 16,758,361,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,758,361,966.37/180,286.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,954.18

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