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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,849.70, 248,193.45 and 99,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,849.70, 248,193.45 and 99,275.76 is: 137,001.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,849.70 : 248,193.45 = 99,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,849.70/248,193.45 = 99,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,849.70x = 248,193.45 × 99,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,849.70x = 24,639,593,375.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,639,593,375.77/179,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,001.03

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