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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,169.04, 248,638.96 and 99,599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,169.04, 248,638.96 and 99,599.12 is: 137,449.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,169.04 : 248,638.96 = 99,599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,169.04/248,638.96 = 99,599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,169.04x = 248,638.96 × 99,599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,169.04x = 24,764,221,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,764,221,613.72/180,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,449.93

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