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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,836.67, 268,253.93 and 45,716.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,836.67, 268,253.93 and 45,716.71 is: 68,574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,836.67 : 268,253.93 = 45,716.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,836.67/268,253.93 = 45,716.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,836.67x = 268,253.93 × 45,716.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,836.67x = 12,263,687,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,263,687,124.17/178,836.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,574.79

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