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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,646.80, 269,178.60 and 112,967.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,646.80, 269,178.60 and 112,967.60 is: 169,268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,646.80 : 269,178.60 = 112,967.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,646.80/269,178.60 = 112,967.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,646.80x = 269,178.60 × 112,967.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,646.80x = 30,408,460,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,408,460,413.36/179,646.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,268.03

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