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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,246.43, 269,035.83 and 90,562.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,246.43, 269,035.83 and 90,562.41 is: 135,927.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,246.43 : 269,035.83 = 90,562.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,246.43/269,035.83 = 90,562.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,246.43x = 269,035.83 × 90,562.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,246.43x = 24,364,533,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,364,533,141.15/179,246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,927.58

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