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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,709.52, 271,068.64 and 60,768.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,709.52, 271,068.64 and 60,768.03 is: 91,153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,709.52 : 271,068.64 = 60,768.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,709.52/271,068.64 = 60,768.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,709.52x = 271,068.64 × 60,768.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,709.52x = 16,472,308,112.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,472,308,112.17/180,709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,153.52

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