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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,674.56, 269,525.52 and 104,802.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,674.56, 269,525.52 and 104,802.16 is: 157,211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,674.56 : 269,525.52 = 104,802.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,674.56/269,525.52 = 104,802.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,674.56x = 269,525.52 × 104,802.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,674.56x = 28,246,856,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,246,856,671.12/179,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,211.22

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