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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,955.28, 269,905.24 and 60,014.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,955.28, 269,905.24 and 60,014.34 is: 90,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,955.28 : 269,905.24 = 60,014.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,955.28/269,905.24 = 60,014.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,955.28x = 269,905.24 × 60,014.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,955.28x = 16,198,184,841.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,198,184,841.14/179,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,012.28

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