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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,363.96, 248,891.93 and 99,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,363.96, 248,891.93 and 99,786.68 is: 137,699.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,363.96 : 248,891.93 = 99,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,363.96/248,891.93 = 99,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,363.96x = 248,891.93 × 99,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,363.96x = 24,836,098,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,836,098,378.50/180,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,699.90

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