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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,047.22, 248,479.70 and 99,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,047.22, 248,479.70 and 99,481.92 is: 137,293.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,047.22 : 248,479.70 = 99,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,047.22/248,479.70 = 99,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,047.22x = 248,479.70 × 99,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,047.22x = 24,719,237,139.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,719,237,139.61/180,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,293.08

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