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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,453.80, 269,439.90 and 135,389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,453.80, 269,439.90 and 135,389.80 is: 203,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,453.80 : 269,439.90 = 135,389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,453.80/269,439.90 = 135,389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,453.80x = 269,439.90 × 135,389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,453.80x = 36,479,414,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,479,414,173.02/179,453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,280.25

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