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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,044.92, 248,483.10 and 108,461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,044.92, 248,483.10 and 108,461.08 is: 149,689.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,044.92 : 248,483.10 = 108,461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,044.92/248,483.10 = 108,461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,044.92x = 248,483.10 × 108,461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,044.92x = 26,950,745,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,950,745,387.75/180,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,689.01

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