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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,552.70, 269,329.05 and 150,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,552.70, 269,329.05 and 150,028.20 is: 225,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,552.70 : 269,329.05 = 150,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,552.70/269,329.05 = 150,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,552.70x = 269,329.05 × 150,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,552.70x = 40,406,952,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,406,952,579.21/179,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,042.30

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