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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,770.64, 269,690.56 and 68,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,770.64, 269,690.56 and 68,954 is: 103,444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,770.64 : 269,690.56 = 68,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,770.64/269,690.56 = 68,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,770.64x = 269,690.56 × 68,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,770.64x = 18,596,242,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,596,242,874.24/179,770.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,444.27

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