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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,439.26, 270,560.97 and 54,061.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,439.26, 270,560.97 and 54,061.98 is: 81,063.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,439.26 : 270,560.97 = 54,061.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,439.26/270,560.97 = 54,061.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,439.26x = 270,560.97 × 54,061.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,439.26x = 14,627,061,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,627,061,748.92/180,439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,063.63

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