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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,396.67, 269,001.57 and 66,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,396.67, 269,001.57 and 66,984.44 is: 100,441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,396.67 : 269,001.57 = 66,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,396.67/269,001.57 = 66,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,396.67x = 269,001.57 × 66,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,396.67x = 18,018,919,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,018,919,440.51/179,396.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,441.77

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