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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,335.52, 247,484.88 and 98,764.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,335.52, 247,484.88 and 98,764.64 is: 136,296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,335.52 : 247,484.88 = 98,764.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,335.52/247,484.88 = 98,764.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,335.52x = 247,484.88 × 98,764.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,335.52x = 24,442,755,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,442,755,078.64/179,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,296.23

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