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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,525.76, 247,654.44 and 137,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,525.76, 247,654.44 and 137,010.48 is: 189,004.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,525.76 : 247,654.44 = 137,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,525.76/247,654.44 = 137,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,525.76x = 247,654.44 × 137,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,525.76x = 33,931,253,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,931,253,698.53/179,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,004.93

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