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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,545.01, 269,288.34 and 84,775.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,545.01, 269,288.34 and 84,775.01 is: 127,148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,545.01 : 269,288.34 = 84,775.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,545.01/269,288.34 = 84,775.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,545.01x = 269,288.34 × 84,775.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,545.01x = 22,828,920,369.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,828,920,369.94/179,545.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,148.74

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