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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,409.44, 269,114.53 and 168,448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,409.44, 269,114.53 and 168,448.47 is: 252,673.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,409.44 : 269,114.53 = 168,448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,409.44/269,114.53 = 168,448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,409.44x = 269,114.53 × 168,448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,409.44x = 45,331,929,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,331,929,487.70/179,409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,673.05

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