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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,360.06, 270,584.61 and 55,701.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,360.06, 270,584.61 and 55,701.06 is: 83,565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,360.06 : 270,584.61 = 55,701.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,360.06/270,584.61 = 55,701.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,360.06x = 270,584.61 × 55,701.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,360.06x = 15,071,849,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,071,849,596.69/180,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,565.34

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