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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,344.44, 248,853.80 and 99,761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,344.44, 248,853.80 and 99,761.04 is: 137,658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,344.44 : 248,853.80 = 99,761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,344.44/248,853.80 = 99,761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,344.44x = 248,853.80 × 99,761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,344.44x = 24,825,913,895.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,825,913,895.95/180,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,658.33

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