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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,098.56, 247,149.36 and 98,520.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,098.56, 247,149.36 and 98,520.84 is: 135,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,098.56 : 247,149.36 = 98,520.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,098.56/247,149.36 = 98,520.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,098.56x = 247,149.36 × 98,520.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,098.56x = 24,349,362,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,349,362,552.66/179,098.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,955.10

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