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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,465.54, 247,651.17 and 107,803.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,465.54, 247,651.17 and 107,803.22 is: 148,761.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,465.54 : 247,651.17 = 107,803.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,465.54/247,651.17 = 107,803.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,465.54x = 247,651.17 × 107,803.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,465.54x = 26,697,593,562.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,697,593,562.77/179,465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,761.67

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