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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,468.66, 247,668.41 and 98,899.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,468.66, 247,668.41 and 98,899.07 is: 136,481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,468.66 : 247,668.41 = 98,899.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,468.66/247,668.41 = 98,899.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,468.66x = 247,668.41 × 98,899.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,468.66x = 24,494,173,684.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,494,173,684.54/179,468.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,481.63

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