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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,795.24, 269,722.12 and 67,484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,795.24, 269,722.12 and 67,484.28 is: 101,237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,795.24 : 269,722.12 = 67,484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,795.24/269,722.12 = 67,484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,795.24x = 269,722.12 × 67,484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,795.24x = 18,202,003,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202,003,068.27/179,795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,237.40

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