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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,770.68, 269,446.08 and 135,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,770.68, 269,446.08 and 135,254.52 is: 202,723.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,770.68 : 269,446.08 = 135,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,770.68/269,446.08 = 135,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,770.68x = 269,446.08 × 135,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,770.68x = 36,443,800,216.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,443,800,216.28/179,770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,723.83

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