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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,413.79, 248,967.10 and 98,741.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,413.79, 248,967.10 and 98,741.64 is: 136,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,413.79 : 248,967.10 = 98,741.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,413.79/248,967.10 = 98,741.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,413.79x = 248,967.10 × 98,741.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,413.79x = 24,583,420,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,583,420,135.61/180,413.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,261.32

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