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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,954.66, 270,095.70 and 95,785.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,954.66, 270,095.70 and 95,785.58 is: 143,765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,954.66 : 270,095.70 = 95,785.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,954.66/270,095.70 = 95,785.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,954.66x = 270,095.70 × 95,785.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,954.66x = 25,871,273,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,871,273,280.01/179,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,765.51

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