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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,628.48, 269,266.56 and 153,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,628.48, 269,266.56 and 153,034.56 is: 229,401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,628.48 : 269,266.56 = 153,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,628.48/269,266.56 = 153,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,628.48x = 269,266.56 × 153,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,628.48x = 41,207,089,532.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,207,089,532.31/179,628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,401.76

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