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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,060.49, 268,593.83 and 60,734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,060.49, 268,593.83 and 60,734.88 is: 91,103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,060.49 : 268,593.83 = 60,734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,060.49/268,593.83 = 60,734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,060.49x = 268,593.83 × 60,734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,060.49x = 16,313,013,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,313,013,730.12/179,060.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,103.37

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