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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,664.75, 248,034.56 and 108,060.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,664.75, 248,034.56 and 108,060.75 is: 149,182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,664.75 : 248,034.56 = 108,060.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,664.75/248,034.56 = 108,060.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,664.75x = 248,034.56 × 108,060.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,664.75x = 26,802,800,039.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,802,800,039.22/179,664.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,182.30

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