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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,226.06, 248,701.92 and 99,648.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,226.06, 248,701.92 and 99,648.74 is: 137,509.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,226.06 : 248,701.92 = 99,648.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,226.06/248,701.92 = 99,648.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,226.06x = 248,701.92 × 99,648.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,226.06x = 24,782,832,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,782,832,963.58/180,226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,509.71

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