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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,523.02, 269,274.81 and 54,864.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,523.02, 269,274.81 and 54,864.02 is: 82,293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,523.02 : 269,274.81 = 54,864.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,523.02/269,274.81 = 54,864.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,523.02x = 269,274.81 × 54,864.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,523.02x = 14,773,498,561.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773,498,561.34/179,523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,293.06

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