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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,364.70, 247,524.96 and 98,792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,364.70, 247,524.96 and 98,792.52 is: 136,334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,364.70 : 247,524.96 = 98,792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,364.70/247,524.96 = 98,792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,364.70x = 247,524.96 × 98,792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,364.70x = 24,453,614,561.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,453,614,561.30/179,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,334.60

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