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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,792.69, 269,809.43 and 74,611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,792.69, 269,809.43 and 74,611.76 is: 111,967.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,792.69 : 269,809.43 = 74,611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,792.69/269,809.43 = 74,611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,792.69x = 269,809.43 × 74,611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,792.69x = 20,130,954,714.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,130,954,714.79/179,792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,967.60

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