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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,219.23, 248,696.31 and 98,549.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,219.23, 248,696.31 and 98,549.46 is: 135,994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,219.23 : 248,696.31 = 98,549.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,219.23/248,696.31 = 98,549.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,219.23x = 248,696.31 × 98,549.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,219.23x = 24,508,885,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,508,885,318.26/180,219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,994.84

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