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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,641.06, 270,862.05 and 62,214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,641.06, 270,862.05 and 62,214.74 is: 93,287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,641.06 : 270,862.05 = 62,214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,641.06/270,862.05 = 62,214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,641.06x = 270,862.05 × 62,214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,641.06x = 16,851,612,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,851,612,016.62/180,641.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,287.83

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