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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,039.93, 248,460.12 and 99,472.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,039.93, 248,460.12 and 99,472.65 is: 137,275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,039.93 : 248,460.12 = 99,472.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,039.93/248,460.12 = 99,472.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,039.93x = 248,460.12 × 99,472.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,039.93x = 24,714,986,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,714,986,555.72/180,039.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,275.03

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