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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,600.97, 247,831.81 and 110,679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,600.97, 247,831.81 and 110,679.72 is: 152,727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,600.97 : 247,831.81 = 110,679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,600.97/247,831.81 = 110,679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,600.97x = 247,831.81 × 110,679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,600.97x = 27,429,955,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,429,955,337.89/179,600.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,727.21

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