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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.80, 269,367.90 and 91,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.80, 269,367.90 and 91,007.80 is: 136,396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.80 : 269,367.90 = 91,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.80/269,367.90 = 91,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.80x = 269,367.90 × 91,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.80x = 24,514,579,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,514,579,969.62/179,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,396.86

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