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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,265.97, 248,759.53 and 98,592.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,265.97, 248,759.53 and 98,592.93 is: 136,054.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,265.97 : 248,759.53 = 98,592.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,265.97/248,759.53 = 98,592.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,265.97x = 248,759.53 × 98,592.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,265.97x = 24,525,930,681.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,525,930,681.64/180,265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,054.13

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