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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,313.72, 269,010.90 and 54,667.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,313.72, 269,010.90 and 54,667.32 is: 82,013.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,313.72 : 269,010.90 = 54,667.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,313.72/269,010.90 = 54,667.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,313.72x = 269,010.90 × 54,667.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,313.72x = 14,706,104,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,706,104,953.79/179,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,013.27

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