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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,905.92, 269,809.60 and 67,577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,905.92, 269,809.60 and 67,577.44 is: 101,347.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,905.92 : 269,809.60 = 67,577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,905.92/269,809.60 = 67,577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,905.92x = 269,809.60 × 67,577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,905.92x = 18,233,042,055.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,233,042,055.42/179,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,347.65

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