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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,276.98, 248,776.02 and 99,704.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,276.98, 248,776.02 and 99,704.25 is: 137,588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,276.98 : 248,776.02 = 99,704.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,276.98/248,776.02 = 99,704.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,276.98x = 248,776.02 × 99,704.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,276.98x = 24,804,026,492.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,804,026,492.09/180,276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,588.43

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