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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,610.25, 270,926.91 and 60,662.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,610.25, 270,926.91 and 60,662.34 is: 90,997.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,610.25 : 270,926.91 = 60,662.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,610.25/270,926.91 = 60,662.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,610.25x = 270,926.91 × 60,662.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,610.25x = 16,435,060,329.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,435,060,329.57/180,610.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,997.39

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