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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,444.97, 269,168.47 and 46,316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,444.97, 269,168.47 and 46,316.12 is: 69,474.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,444.97 : 269,168.47 = 46,316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,444.97/269,168.47 = 46,316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,444.97x = 269,168.47 × 46,316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,444.97x = 12,466,838,925.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466,838,925.16/179,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,474.44

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