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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,225.06, 248,700.54 and 99,647.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,225.06, 248,700.54 and 99,647.74 is: 137,508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,225.06 : 248,700.54 = 99,647.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,225.06/248,700.54 = 99,647.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,225.06x = 248,700.54 × 99,647.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,225.06x = 24,782,446,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,782,446,747.78/180,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,508.33

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