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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,617.70, 269,426.55 and 135,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,617.70, 269,426.55 and 135,002.90 is: 202,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,617.70 : 269,426.55 = 135,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,617.70/269,426.55 = 135,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,617.70x = 269,426.55 × 135,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,617.70x = 36,373,365,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,373,365,587.00/179,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,504.35

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