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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,674, 269,509.92 and 46,553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,674, 269,509.92 and 46,553.92 is: 69,830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,674 : 269,509.92 = 46,553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,674/269,509.92 = 46,553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,674x = 269,509.92 × 46,553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,674x = 12,546,743,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,546,743,254.89/179,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,830.60

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