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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,041.44, 248,462.20 and 99,474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,041.44, 248,462.20 and 99,474.16 is: 137,277.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,041.44 : 248,462.20 = 99,474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,041.44/248,462.20 = 99,474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,041.44x = 248,462.20 × 99,474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,041.44x = 24,715,568,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,715,568,636.75/180,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,277.11

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