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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,617.95, 270,929.96 and 68,351.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,617.95, 270,929.96 and 68,351.04 is: 102,527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,617.95 : 270,929.96 = 68,351.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,617.95/270,929.96 = 68,351.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,617.95x = 270,929.96 × 68,351.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,617.95x = 18,518,344,832.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518,344,832.19/180,617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,527.71

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