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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,266.91, 248,776.11 and 99,694.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,266.91, 248,776.11 and 99,694.46 is: 137,582.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,266.91 : 248,776.11 = 99,694.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,266.91/248,776.11 = 99,694.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,266.91x = 248,776.11 × 99,694.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,266.91x = 24,801,598,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,801,598,703.47/180,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,582.65

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