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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,325.74, 248,847.39 and 99,746.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,325.74, 248,847.39 and 99,746.94 is: 137,649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,325.74 : 248,847.39 = 99,746.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,325.74/248,847.39 = 99,746.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,325.74x = 248,847.39 × 99,746.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,325.74x = 24,821,765,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,821,765,679.49/180,325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,649.60

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