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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,333.55, 247,470.42 and 98,745.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,333.55, 247,470.42 and 98,745.33 is: 136,263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,333.55 : 247,470.42 = 98,745.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,333.55/247,470.42 = 98,745.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,333.55x = 247,470.42 × 98,745.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,333.55x = 24,436,548,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,436,548,288.14/179,333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,263.12

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