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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,954.75, 269,904.44 and 60,013.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,954.75, 269,904.44 and 60,013.80 is: 90,011.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,954.75 : 269,904.44 = 60,013.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,954.75/269,904.44 = 60,013.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,954.75x = 269,904.44 × 60,013.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,954.75x = 16,197,991,081.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,197,991,081.27/179,954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,011.47

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