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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,342.91, 247,483.59 and 98,754.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,342.91, 247,483.59 and 98,754.69 is: 136,276.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,342.91 : 247,483.59 = 98,754.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,342.91/247,483.59 = 98,754.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,342.91x = 247,483.59 × 98,754.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,342.91x = 24,440,165,210.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,440,165,210.54/179,342.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,276.17

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