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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,565.08, 270,871.32 and 62,204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,565.08, 270,871.32 and 62,204.64 is: 93,315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,565.08 : 270,871.32 = 62,204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,565.08/270,871.32 = 62,204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,565.08x = 270,871.32 × 62,204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,565.08x = 16,849,452,946.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,849,452,946.92/180,565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,315.12

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