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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,530.93, 269,305.62 and 46,412.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,530.93, 269,305.62 and 46,412.34 is: 69,620.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,530.93 : 269,305.62 = 46,412.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,530.93/269,305.62 = 46,412.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,530.93x = 269,305.62 × 46,412.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,530.93x = 12,499,103,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,499,103,999.35/179,530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,620.89

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