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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,953.25, 269,902.19 and 60,012.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,953.25, 269,902.19 and 60,012.29 is: 90,009.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,953.25 : 269,902.19 = 60,012.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,953.25/269,902.19 = 60,012.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,953.25x = 269,902.19 × 60,012.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,953.25x = 16,197,449,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,197,449,322.70/179,953.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,009.21

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