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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,362.74, 247,522.17 and 98,793.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,362.74, 247,522.17 and 98,793.06 is: 136,335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,362.74 : 247,522.17 = 98,793.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,362.74/247,522.17 = 98,793.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,362.74x = 247,522.17 × 98,793.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,362.74x = 24,453,472,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,453,472,592.14/179,362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,335.30

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