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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,277.02, 240,502.41 and 98,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,277.02, 240,502.41 and 98,825.52 is: 136,379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,277.02 : 240,502.41 = 98,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,277.02/240,502.41 = 98,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,277.02x = 240,502.41 × 98,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,277.02x = 23,767,775,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,767,775,729.50/174,277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,379.29

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