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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,698.90, 269,548.35 and 109,714.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,698.90, 269,548.35 and 109,714.90 is: 164,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,698.90 : 269,548.35 = 109,714.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,698.90/269,548.35 = 109,714.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,698.90x = 269,548.35 × 109,714.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,698.90x = 29,573,470,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,573,470,265.42/179,698.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,572.35

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