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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,033.92, 247,104.48 and 113,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,033.92, 247,104.48 and 113,580.56 is: 156,765.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,033.92 : 247,104.48 = 113,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,033.92/247,104.48 = 113,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,033.92x = 247,104.48 × 113,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,033.92x = 28,066,265,216.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,066,265,216.91/179,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,765.07

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