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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,520.38, 270,806.49 and 62,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,520.38, 270,806.49 and 62,159.94 is: 93,248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,520.38 : 270,806.49 = 62,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,520.38/270,806.49 = 62,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,520.38x = 270,806.49 × 62,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,520.38x = 16,833,315,170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,833,315,170.01/180,520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,248.84

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