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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,638.62, 269,623.79 and 90,954.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,638.62, 269,623.79 and 90,954.27 is: 136,515.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,638.62 : 269,623.79 = 90,954.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,638.62/269,623.79 = 90,954.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,638.62x = 269,623.79 × 90,954.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,638.62x = 24,523,434,539.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,523,434,539.31/179,638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,515.38

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