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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,630.73, 269,299.98 and 67,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,630.73, 269,299.98 and 67,248 is: 100,817.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,630.73 : 269,299.98 = 67,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,630.73/269,299.98 = 67,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,630.73x = 269,299.98 × 67,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,630.73x = 18,109,885,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,109,885,055.04/179,630.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,817.30

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