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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,436.74, 270,651.90 and 62,105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,436.74, 270,651.90 and 62,105.46 is: 93,157.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,436.74 : 270,651.90 = 62,105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,436.74/270,651.90 = 62,105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,436.74x = 270,651.90 × 62,105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,436.74x = 16,808,960,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,808,960,749.37/180,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,157.09

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