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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,370.73, 248,902.54 and 98,697.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,370.73, 248,902.54 and 98,697.22 is: 136,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,370.73 : 248,902.54 = 98,697.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,370.73/248,902.54 = 98,697.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,370.73x = 248,902.54 × 98,697.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,370.73x = 24,565,987,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,565,987,879.94/180,370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,197.20

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