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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,482.92, 247,688.07 and 98,913.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,482.92, 247,688.07 and 98,913.33 is: 136,501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,482.92 : 247,688.07 = 98,913.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,482.92/247,688.07 = 98,913.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,482.92x = 247,688.07 × 98,913.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,482.92x = 24,499,651,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499,651,804.97/179,482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,501.30

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