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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,954.88, 269,904.63 and 60,013.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,954.88, 269,904.63 and 60,013.94 is: 90,011.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,954.88 : 269,904.63 = 60,013.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,954.88/269,904.63 = 60,013.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,954.88x = 269,904.63 × 60,013.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,954.88x = 16,198,038,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,198,038,921.02/179,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,011.67

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