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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,418.09, 269,063.94 and 53,024.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,418.09, 269,063.94 and 53,024.67 is: 79,518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,418.09 : 269,063.94 = 53,024.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,418.09/269,063.94 = 53,024.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,418.09x = 269,063.94 × 53,024.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,418.09x = 14,267,026,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,026,627.40/179,418.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,518.33

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