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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,007.58, 248,400.18 and 107,492.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,007.58, 248,400.18 and 107,492.31 is: 148,333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,007.58 : 248,400.18 = 107,492.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,007.58/248,400.18 = 107,492.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,007.58x = 248,400.18 × 107,492.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,007.58x = 26,701,109,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,701,109,152.62/180,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,333.25

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