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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,095.93, 246,950.58 and 138,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,095.93, 246,950.58 and 138,166.90 is: 190,514.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,095.93 : 246,950.58 = 138,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,095.93/246,950.58 = 138,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,095.93x = 246,950.58 × 138,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,095.93x = 34,120,395,992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,120,395,992.55/179,095.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,514.64

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