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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,994.97, 248,388.30 and 99,420.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,994.97, 248,388.30 and 99,420.76 is: 137,198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,994.97 : 248,388.30 = 99,420.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,994.97/248,388.30 = 99,420.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,994.97x = 248,388.30 × 99,420.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,994.97x = 24,694,954,337.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,694,954,337.32/179,994.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,198.03

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