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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,055.02, 248,477.82 and 99,480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,055.02, 248,477.82 and 99,480.54 is: 137,284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,055.02 : 248,477.82 = 99,480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,055.02/248,477.82 = 99,480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,055.02x = 248,477.82 × 99,480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,055.02x = 24,718,707,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,718,707,711.62/180,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,284.19

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