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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,092.46, 248,542.56 and 99,535.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,092.46, 248,542.56 and 99,535.72 is: 137,367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,092.46 : 248,542.56 = 99,535.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,092.46/248,542.56 = 99,535.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,092.46x = 248,542.56 × 99,535.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,092.46x = 24,738,862,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,738,862,660.24/180,092.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,367.56

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