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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,229.03, 247,334.18 and 98,654.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,229.03, 247,334.18 and 98,654.83 is: 136,142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,229.03 : 247,334.18 = 98,654.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,229.03/247,334.18 = 98,654.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,229.03x = 247,334.18 × 98,654.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,229.03x = 24,400,711,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,400,711,481.09/179,229.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,142.63

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