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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,324.84, 269,022.66 and 52,967.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,324.84, 269,022.66 and 52,967.24 is: 79,461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,324.84 : 269,022.66 = 52,967.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,324.84/269,022.66 = 52,967.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,324.84x = 269,022.66 × 52,967.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,324.84x = 14,249,387,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249,387,797.66/179,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,461.32

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