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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,366.28, 269,007.48 and 53,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,366.28, 269,007.48 and 53,014.80 is: 79,509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,366.28 : 269,007.48 = 53,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,366.28/269,007.48 = 53,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,366.28x = 269,007.48 × 53,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,366.28x = 14,261,377,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261,377,750.70/179,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,509.80

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