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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,036.92, 248,472.06 and 108,453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,036.92, 248,472.06 and 108,453.08 is: 149,677.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,036.92 : 248,472.06 = 108,453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,036.92/248,472.06 = 108,453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,036.92x = 248,472.06 × 108,453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,036.92x = 26,947,560,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,947,560,200.94/180,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,677.97

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