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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,904.24, 269,835.84 and 61,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,904.24, 269,835.84 and 61,560 is: 92,332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,904.24 : 269,835.84 = 61,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,904.24/269,835.84 = 61,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,904.24x = 269,835.84 × 61,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,904.24x = 16,611,094,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,611,094,310.40/179,904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,332.98

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