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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,607.64, 249,235.82 and 98,935.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,607.64, 249,235.82 and 98,935.24 is: 136,529.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,607.64 : 249,235.82 = 98,935.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,607.64/249,235.82 = 98,935.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,607.64x = 249,235.82 × 98,935.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,607.64x = 24,658,205,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,658,205,668.30/180,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,529.14

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