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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,806.76, 248,082.18 and 108,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,806.76, 248,082.18 and 108,150.92 is: 149,217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,806.76 : 248,082.18 = 108,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,806.76/248,082.18 = 108,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,806.76x = 248,082.18 × 108,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,806.76x = 26,830,316,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,830,316,002.61/179,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,217.50

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