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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,502.93, 270,750.76 and 62,171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,502.93, 270,750.76 and 62,171.65 is: 93,256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,502.93 : 270,750.76 = 62,171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,502.93/270,750.76 = 62,171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,502.93x = 270,750.76 × 62,171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,502.93x = 16,833,021,487.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,833,021,487.95/180,502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,256.22

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