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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,034.84, 247,069.08 and 98,467.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,034.84, 247,069.08 and 98,467.56 is: 135,885.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,034.84 : 247,069.08 = 98,467.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,034.84/247,069.08 = 98,467.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,034.84x = 247,069.08 × 98,467.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,034.84x = 24,328,289,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,328,289,459.04/179,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,885.78

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