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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,325.06, 248,844.09 and 99,757.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,325.06, 248,844.09 and 99,757.06 is: 137,662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,325.06 : 248,844.09 = 99,757.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,325.06/248,844.09 = 99,757.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,325.06x = 248,844.09 × 99,757.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,325.06x = 24,823,954,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,823,954,816.78/180,325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,662.26

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