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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,395.60, 247,567.62 and 98,825.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,395.60, 247,567.62 and 98,825.98 is: 136,380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,395.60 : 247,567.62 = 98,825.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,395.60/247,567.62 = 98,825.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,395.60x = 247,567.62 × 98,825.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,395.60x = 24,466,112,662.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,466,112,662.77/179,395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,380.78

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