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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,269.91, 248,780.25 and 99,697.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,269.91, 248,780.25 and 99,697.46 is: 137,586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,269.91 : 248,780.25 = 99,697.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,269.91/248,780.25 = 99,697.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,269.91x = 248,780.25 × 99,697.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,269.91x = 24,802,757,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,802,757,779.26/180,269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,586.79

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