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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,722.44, 248,021.46 and 110,827.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,722.44, 248,021.46 and 110,827.08 is: 152,944.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,722.44 : 248,021.46 = 110,827.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,722.44/248,021.46 = 110,827.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,722.44x = 248,021.46 × 110,827.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,722.44x = 27,487,494,189.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,487,494,189.14/179,722.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,944.14

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