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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,366.46, 248,913.05 and 99,792.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,366.46, 248,913.05 and 99,792.68 is: 137,717.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,366.46 : 248,913.05 = 99,792.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,366.46/248,913.05 = 99,792.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,366.46x = 248,913.05 × 99,792.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,366.46x = 24,839,700,346.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,839,700,346.47/180,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,717.96

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