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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,112.72, 248,586.42 and 104,704.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,112.72, 248,586.42 and 104,704.96 is: 144,510.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,112.72 : 248,586.42 = 104,704.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,112.72/248,586.42 = 104,704.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,112.72x = 248,586.42 × 104,704.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,112.72x = 26,028,231,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,028,231,162.64/180,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,510.79

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