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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,247.96, 269,038.08 and 90,563.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,247.96, 269,038.08 and 90,563.94 is: 135,929.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,247.96 : 269,038.08 = 90,563.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,247.96/269,038.08 = 90,563.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,247.96x = 269,038.08 × 90,563.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,247.96x = 24,365,148,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,365,148,534.84/179,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,929.85

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