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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,480.62, 270,717.68 and 62,149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,480.62, 270,717.68 and 62,149.34 is: 93,222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,480.62 : 270,717.68 = 62,149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,480.62/270,717.68 = 62,149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,480.62x = 270,717.68 × 62,149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,480.62x = 16,824,925,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,824,925,138.33/180,480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,222.89

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