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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,959.72, 270,103.98 and 91,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,959.72, 270,103.98 and 91,274.44 is: 136,995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,959.72 : 270,103.98 = 91,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,959.72/270,103.98 = 91,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,959.72x = 270,103.98 × 91,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,959.72x = 24,653,589,516.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653,589,516.27/179,959.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,995.04

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