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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,605.77, 269,408.66 and 79,742.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,605.77, 269,408.66 and 79,742.49 is: 119,613.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,605.77 : 269,408.66 = 79,742.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,605.77/269,408.66 = 79,742.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,605.77x = 269,408.66 × 79,742.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,605.77x = 21,483,316,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,483,316,977.25/179,605.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,613.74

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