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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,644.14, 270,818.52 and 68,260.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,644.14, 270,818.52 and 68,260.69 is: 102,335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,644.14 : 270,818.52 = 68,260.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,644.14/270,818.52 = 68,260.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,644.14x = 270,818.52 × 68,260.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,644.14x = 18,486,259,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,486,259,039.98/180,644.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,335.23

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