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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,348.51, 248,884.92 and 99,781.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,348.51, 248,884.92 and 99,781.76 is: 137,701.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,348.51 : 248,884.92 = 99,781.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,348.51/248,884.92 = 99,781.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,348.51x = 248,884.92 × 99,781.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,348.51x = 24,834,175,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,834,175,355.06/180,348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,701.03

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