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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,169.53, 248,620.91 and 99,598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,169.53, 248,620.91 and 99,598.50 is: 137,438.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,169.53 : 248,620.91 = 99,598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,169.53/248,620.91 = 99,598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,169.53x = 248,620.91 × 99,598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,169.53x = 24,762,269,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,762,269,206.64/180,169.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,438.72

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