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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,233.22, 269,015.99 and 90,549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,233.22, 269,015.99 and 90,549.16 is: 135,907.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,233.22 : 269,015.99 = 90,549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,233.22/269,015.99 = 90,549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,233.22x = 269,015.99 × 90,549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,233.22x = 24,359,170,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,359,170,795.78/179,233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,907.68

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