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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,546.98, 247,774.76 and 98,975.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,546.98, 247,774.76 and 98,975.82 is: 136,586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,546.98 : 247,774.76 = 98,975.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,546.98/247,774.76 = 98,975.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,546.98x = 247,774.76 × 98,975.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,546.98x = 24,523,710,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,523,710,046.30/179,546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,586.59

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