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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,466.51, 247,663.80 and 104,058.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,466.51, 247,663.80 and 104,058.75 is: 143,601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,466.51 : 247,663.80 = 104,058.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,466.51/247,663.80 = 104,058.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,466.51x = 247,663.80 × 104,058.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,466.51x = 25,771,585,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,771,585,448.25/179,466.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,601.08

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