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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,223.02, 248,697.74 and 99,645.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,223.02, 248,697.74 and 99,645.71 is: 137,505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,223.02 : 248,697.74 = 99,645.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,223.02/248,697.74 = 99,645.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,223.02x = 248,697.74 × 99,645.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,223.02x = 24,781,661,135.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,781,661,135.98/180,223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,505.53

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