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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,265.41, 248,774.04 and 99,692.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,265.41, 248,774.04 and 99,692.96 is: 137,580.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,265.41 : 248,774.04 = 99,692.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,265.41/248,774.04 = 99,692.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,265.41x = 248,774.04 × 99,692.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,265.41x = 24,801,019,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,801,019,174.89/180,265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,580.58

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