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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,333.84, 247,406.41 and 106,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,333.84, 247,406.41 and 106,722.20 is: 147,232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,333.84 : 247,406.41 = 106,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,333.84/247,406.41 = 106,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,333.84x = 247,406.41 × 106,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,333.84x = 26,403,756,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,403,756,369.30/179,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,232.43

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