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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,997.39, 270,165.58 and 91,314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,997.39, 270,165.58 and 91,314.54 is: 137,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,997.39 : 270,165.58 = 91,314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,997.39/270,165.58 = 91,314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,997.39x = 270,165.58 × 91,314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,997.39x = 24,670,045,433.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,670,045,433.25/179,997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,057.80

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