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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,367.86, 248,901.66 and 99,795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,367.86, 248,901.66 and 99,795.54 is: 137,714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,367.86 : 248,901.66 = 99,795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,367.86/248,901.66 = 99,795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,367.86x = 248,901.66 × 99,795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,367.86x = 24,839,275,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,839,275,566.60/180,367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,714.53

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