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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,580.67, 249,209.40 and 98,914.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,580.67, 249,209.40 and 98,914.67 is: 136,506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,580.67 : 249,209.40 = 98,914.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,580.67/249,209.40 = 98,914.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,580.67x = 249,209.40 × 98,914.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,580.67x = 24,650,464,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,650,464,315.85/180,580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,506.66

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