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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,994.26, 269,845.32 and 74,891.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,994.26, 269,845.32 and 74,891.90 is: 112,277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,994.26 : 269,845.32 = 74,891.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,994.26/269,845.32 = 74,891.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,994.26x = 269,845.32 × 74,891.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,994.26x = 20,209,228,720.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,209,228,720.91/179,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,277.07

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