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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,674.88, 247,952.48 and 99,104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,674.88, 247,952.48 and 99,104.58 is: 136,764.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,674.88 : 247,952.48 = 99,104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,674.88/247,952.48 = 99,104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,674.88x = 247,952.48 × 99,104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,674.88x = 24,573,225,894.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,573,225,894.84/179,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,764.95

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