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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,552.70, 269,329.05 and 104,757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,552.70, 269,329.05 and 104,757.30 is: 157,135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,552.70 : 269,329.05 = 104,757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,552.70/269,329.05 = 104,757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,552.70x = 269,329.05 × 104,757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,552.70x = 28,214,184,089.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,214,184,089.57/179,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,135.95

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