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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,553.44, 270,664.30 and 62,196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,553.44, 270,664.30 and 62,196.65 is: 93,237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,553.44 : 270,664.30 = 62,196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,553.44/270,664.30 = 62,196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,553.44x = 270,664.30 × 62,196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,553.44x = 16,834,412,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,834,412,734.60/180,553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,237.84

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