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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,034.93, 248,453.22 and 99,467.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,034.93, 248,453.22 and 99,467.65 is: 137,268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,034.93 : 248,453.22 = 99,467.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,034.93/248,453.22 = 99,467.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,034.93x = 248,453.22 × 99,467.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,034.93x = 24,713,057,928.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,713,057,928.33/180,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,268.13

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