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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,791.30, 269,881.35 and 101,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,791.30, 269,881.35 and 101,059.30 is: 151,698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,791.30 : 269,881.35 = 101,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,791.30/269,881.35 = 101,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,791.30x = 269,881.35 × 101,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,791.30x = 27,274,020,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,274,020,314.06/179,791.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,698.22

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