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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,795.52, 269,722.44 and 67,484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,795.52, 269,722.44 and 67,484.52 is: 101,237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,795.52 : 269,722.44 = 67,484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,795.52/269,722.44 = 67,484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,795.52x = 269,722.44 × 67,484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,795.52x = 18,202,089,396.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202,089,396.63/179,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,237.72

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