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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,388.98, 270,583.38 and 62,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,388.98, 270,583.38 and 62,061.30 is: 93,091.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,388.98 : 270,583.38 = 62,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,388.98/270,583.38 = 62,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,388.98x = 270,583.38 × 62,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,388.98x = 16,792,756,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,792,756,321.19/180,388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,091.92

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