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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,466.62, 270,696.74 and 62,135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,466.62, 270,696.74 and 62,135.34 is: 93,201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,466.62 : 270,696.74 = 62,135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,466.62/270,696.74 = 62,135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,466.62x = 270,696.74 × 62,135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,466.62x = 16,819,833,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,819,833,666.11/180,466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,201.91

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