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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,153.94, 247,105.98 and 121,759.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,153.94, 247,105.98 and 121,759.57 is: 167,942.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,153.94 : 247,105.98 = 121,759.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,153.94/247,105.98 = 121,759.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,153.94x = 247,105.98 × 121,759.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,153.94x = 30,087,517,869.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,087,517,869.23/179,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,942.26

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