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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,996.84, 179,396.82 and 76,282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,996.84, 179,396.82 and 76,282.74 is: 105,270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,996.84 : 179,396.82 = 76,282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,996.84/179,396.82 = 76,282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,996.84x = 179,396.82 × 76,282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,996.84x = 13,684,880,976.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,684,880,976.89/129,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,270.87

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