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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,026.16, 248,434.92 and 99,458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,026.16, 248,434.92 and 99,458.88 is: 137,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,026.16 : 248,434.92 = 99,458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,026.16/248,434.92 = 99,458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,026.16x = 248,434.92 × 99,458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,026.16x = 24,709,058,896.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,709,058,896.09/180,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,252.60

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