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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,506.54, 270,801.33 and 60,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,506.54, 270,801.33 and 60,579.40 is: 90,883.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,506.54 : 270,801.33 = 60,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,506.54/270,801.33 = 60,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,506.54x = 270,801.33 × 60,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,506.54x = 16,404,982,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404,982,201.93/180,506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,883.04

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