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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,607.32, 247,852.70 and 99,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,607.32, 247,852.70 and 99,034.82 is: 136,665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,607.32 : 247,852.70 = 99,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,607.32/247,852.70 = 99,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,607.32x = 247,852.70 × 99,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,607.32x = 24,546,047,531.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,546,047,531.01/179,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,665.07

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