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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,430.74, 269,153.55 and 67,099.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,430.74, 269,153.55 and 67,099.70 is: 100,652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,430.74 : 269,153.55 = 67,099.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,430.74/269,153.55 = 67,099.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,430.74x = 269,153.55 × 67,099.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,430.74x = 18,060,122,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060,122,458.94/179,430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,652.33

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