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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,233.18, 569,015.73 and 179,695.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,233.18, 569,015.73 and 179,695.98 is: 269,622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,233.18 : 569,015.73 = 179,695.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,233.18/569,015.73 = 179,695.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,233.18x = 569,015.73 × 179,695.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,233.18x = 102,249,839,237.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,249,839,237.77/379,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,622.61

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