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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,955.88, 269,906.13 and 60,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,955.88, 269,906.13 and 60,014.94 is: 90,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,955.88 : 269,906.13 = 60,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,955.88/269,906.13 = 60,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,955.88x = 269,906.13 × 60,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,955.88x = 16,198,400,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,198,400,197.58/179,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,013.18

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