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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,206.93, 248,675.52 and 99,629.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,206.93, 248,675.52 and 99,629.75 is: 137,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,206.93 : 248,675.52 = 99,629.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,206.93/248,675.52 = 99,629.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,206.93x = 248,675.52 × 99,629.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,206.93x = 24,775,479,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775,479,888.72/180,206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,483.50

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