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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,073.65, 246,995.18 and 152,030.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,073.65, 246,995.18 and 152,030.02 is: 209,694.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,073.65 : 246,995.18 = 152,030.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,073.65/246,995.18 = 152,030.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,073.65x = 246,995.18 × 152,030.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,073.65x = 37,550,682,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550,682,155.30/179,073.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,694.07

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