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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,580.82, 247,850.77 and 108,033.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,580.82, 247,850.77 and 108,033.16 is: 149,103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,580.82 : 247,850.77 = 108,033.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,580.82/247,850.77 = 108,033.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,580.82x = 247,850.77 × 108,033.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,580.82x = 26,776,101,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,776,101,891.53/179,580.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,103.35

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