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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,488.89, 268,413.21 and 134,546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,488.89, 268,413.21 and 134,546.04 is: 201,204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,488.89 : 268,413.21 = 134,546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,488.89/268,413.21 = 134,546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,488.89x = 268,413.21 × 134,546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,488.89x = 36,113,934,489.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,113,934,489.19/179,488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,204.29

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