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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,165.46, 268,852.03 and 90,425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,165.46, 268,852.03 and 90,425.90 is: 135,691.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,165.46 : 268,852.03 = 90,425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,165.46/268,852.03 = 90,425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,165.46x = 268,852.03 × 90,425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,165.46x = 24,311,186,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,311,186,779.58/179,165.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,691.26

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