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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,377.55, 269,066.66 and 168,416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,377.55, 269,066.66 and 168,416.58 is: 252,625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,377.55 : 269,066.66 = 168,416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,377.55/269,066.66 = 168,416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,377.55x = 269,066.66 × 168,416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,377.55x = 45,315,285,323.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,315,285,323.89/179,377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,625.18

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