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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,359.11, 248,886.44 and 98,685.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,359.11, 248,886.44 and 98,685.59 is: 136,181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,359.11 : 248,886.44 = 98,685.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,359.11/248,886.44 = 98,685.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,359.11x = 248,886.44 × 98,685.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,359.11x = 24,561,505,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,561,505,206.60/180,359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,181.12

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