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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,226.72, 248,708.46 and 99,652.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,226.72, 248,708.46 and 99,652.12 is: 137,517.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,226.72 : 248,708.46 = 99,652.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,226.72/248,708.46 = 99,652.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,226.72x = 248,708.46 × 99,652.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,226.72x = 24,784,325,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,784,325,300.94/180,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,517.49

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