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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,377.89, 269,082.29 and 46,257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,377.89, 269,082.29 and 46,257.04 is: 69,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,377.89 : 269,082.29 = 46,257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,377.89/269,082.29 = 46,257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,377.89x = 269,082.29 × 46,257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,377.89x = 12,446,950,251.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,446,950,251.82/179,377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,389.55

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