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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,964.65, 269,919.24 and 60,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,964.65, 269,919.24 and 60,023.70 is: 90,026.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,964.65 : 269,919.24 = 60,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,964.65/269,919.24 = 60,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,964.65x = 269,919.24 × 60,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,964.65x = 16,201,551,260.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201,551,260.90/179,964.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,026.30

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