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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,553.24, 270,819.06 and 62,221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,553.24, 270,819.06 and 62,221.96 is: 93,329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,553.24 : 270,819.06 = 62,221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,553.24/270,819.06 = 62,221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,553.24x = 270,819.06 × 62,221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,553.24x = 16,850,892,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,850,892,718.56/180,553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,329.22

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