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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,158.48, 248,643.40 and 103,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,158.48, 248,643.40 and 103,676.02 is: 143,087.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,158.48 : 248,643.40 = 103,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,158.48/248,643.40 = 103,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,158.48x = 248,643.40 × 103,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,158.48x = 25,778,358,111.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,778,358,111.27/180,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,087.12

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