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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,349.27, 269,023.91 and 54,689.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,349.27, 269,023.91 and 54,689.19 is: 82,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,349.27 : 269,023.91 = 54,689.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,349.27/269,023.91 = 54,689.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,349.27x = 269,023.91 × 54,689.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,349.27x = 14,712,699,455.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,712,699,455.09/179,349.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,033.79

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