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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,443.16, 247,631.82 and 97,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,443.16, 247,631.82 and 97,771.04 is: 134,924.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,443.16 : 247,631.82 = 97,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,443.16/247,631.82 = 97,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,443.16x = 247,631.82 × 97,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,443.16x = 24,211,220,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,211,220,578.49/179,443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,924.18

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