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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,336.90, 268,710.12 and 125,307.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,336.90, 268,710.12 and 125,307.07 is: 187,754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,336.90 : 268,710.12 = 125,307.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,336.90/268,710.12 = 125,307.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,336.90x = 268,710.12 × 125,307.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,336.90x = 33,671,277,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,671,277,144.77/179,336.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,754.31

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