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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,465.92, 269,027.52 and 67,115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,465.92, 269,027.52 and 67,115.68 is: 100,609.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,465.92 : 269,027.52 = 67,115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,465.92/269,027.52 = 67,115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,465.92x = 269,027.52 × 67,115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,465.92x = 18,055,964,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,055,964,943.51/179,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,609.44

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