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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,006.58, 248,398.80 and 107,491.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,006.58, 248,398.80 and 107,491.31 is: 148,331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,006.58 : 248,398.80 = 107,491.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,006.58/248,398.80 = 107,491.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,006.58x = 248,398.80 × 107,491.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,006.58x = 26,700,712,414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,700,712,414.43/180,006.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,331.87

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