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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,354.63, 270,568.86 and 62,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,354.63, 270,568.86 and 62,010.60 is: 93,028.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,354.63 : 270,568.86 = 62,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,354.63/270,568.86 = 62,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,354.63x = 270,568.86 × 62,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,354.63x = 16,778,136,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778,136,102.74/180,354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,028.58

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