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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,611.13, 270,929.68 and 62,280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,611.13, 270,929.68 and 62,280.76 is: 93,425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,611.13 : 270,929.68 = 62,280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,611.13/270,929.68 = 62,280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,611.13x = 270,929.68 × 62,280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,611.13x = 16,873,706,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,873,706,376.96/180,611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,425.62

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