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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,035.43, 248,453.91 and 99,468.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,035.43, 248,453.91 and 99,468.15 is: 137,268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,035.43 : 248,453.91 = 99,468.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,035.43/248,453.91 = 99,468.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,035.43x = 248,453.91 × 99,468.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,035.43x = 24,713,250,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,713,250,787.97/180,035.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,268.82

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