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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,325.83, 270,502.82 and 60,383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,325.83, 270,502.82 and 60,383.24 is: 90,579.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,325.83 : 270,502.82 = 60,383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,325.83/270,502.82 = 60,383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,325.83x = 270,502.82 × 60,383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,325.83x = 16,333,836,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,333,836,700.74/180,325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,579.57

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