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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,065.08, 248,488.86 and 99,498.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,065.08, 248,488.86 and 99,498.16 is: 137,306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,065.08 : 248,488.86 = 99,498.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,065.08/248,488.86 = 99,498.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,065.08x = 248,488.86 × 99,498.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,065.08x = 24,724,184,350.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,724,184,350.50/180,065.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,306.94

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