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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,426.36, 247,607.19 and 98,852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,426.36, 247,607.19 and 98,852 is: 136,415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,426.36 : 247,607.19 = 98,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,426.36/247,607.19 = 98,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,426.36x = 247,607.19 × 98,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,426.36x = 24,476,465,945.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,476,465,945.88/179,426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,415.11

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