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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,680.80, 269,229.60 and 113,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,680.80, 269,229.60 and 113,001.60 is: 169,319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,680.80 : 269,229.60 = 113,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,680.80/269,229.60 = 113,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,680.80x = 269,229.60 × 113,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,680.80x = 30,423,375,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,423,375,567.36/179,680.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,319.01

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