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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,687.30, 269,530.95 and 164,524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,687.30, 269,530.95 and 164,524.10 is: 246,786.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,687.30 : 269,530.95 = 164,524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,687.30/269,530.95 = 164,524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,687.30x = 269,530.95 × 164,524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,687.30x = 44,344,336,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,344,336,970.90/179,687.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,786.15

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