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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,369.46, 248,917.20 and 99,795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,369.46, 248,917.20 and 99,795.68 is: 137,722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,369.46 : 248,917.20 = 99,795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,369.46/248,917.20 = 99,795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,369.46x = 248,917.20 × 99,795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,369.46x = 24,840,861,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,840,861,237.70/180,369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,722.10

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