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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,274.09, 248,768.18 and 98,586.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,274.09, 248,768.18 and 98,586.22 is: 136,043.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,274.09 : 248,768.18 = 98,586.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,274.09/248,768.18 = 98,586.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,274.09x = 248,768.18 × 98,586.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,274.09x = 24,525,114,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,525,114,522.48/180,274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,043.48

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