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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,116.55, 268,674.83 and 126,628.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,116.55, 268,674.83 and 126,628.55 is: 189,942.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,116.55 : 268,674.83 = 126,628.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,116.55/268,674.83 = 126,628.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,116.55x = 268,674.83 × 126,628.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,116.55x = 34,021,903,511.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,021,903,511.25/179,116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,942.83

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