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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,238.52, 269,023.84 and 90,554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,238.52, 269,023.84 and 90,554.52 is: 135,915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,238.52 : 269,023.84 = 90,554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,238.52/269,023.84 = 90,554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,238.52x = 269,023.84 × 90,554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,238.52x = 24,361,324,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,361,324,699.76/179,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,915.68

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