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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,099.56, 247,150.74 and 98,521.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,099.56, 247,150.74 and 98,521.84 is: 135,956.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,099.56 : 247,150.74 = 98,521.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,099.56/247,150.74 = 98,521.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,099.56x = 247,150.74 × 98,521.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,099.56x = 24,349,745,662.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,349,745,662.16/179,099.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,956.48

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