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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,030.76, 247,063.34 and 98,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,030.76, 247,063.34 and 98,463.44 is: 135,880.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,030.76 : 247,063.34 = 98,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,030.76/247,063.34 = 98,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,030.76x = 247,063.34 × 98,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,030.76x = 24,326,705,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326,705,365.13/179,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,880.03

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