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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,007.82, 247,013.89 and 106,404.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,007.82, 247,013.89 and 106,404.89 is: 146,828.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,007.82 : 247,013.89 = 106,404.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,007.82/247,013.89 = 106,404.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,007.82x = 247,013.89 × 106,404.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,007.82x = 26,283,484,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,283,484,292.84/179,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,828.70

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