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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,158.99, 248,644.10 and 103,676.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,158.99, 248,644.10 and 103,676.51 is: 143,087.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,158.99 : 248,644.10 = 103,676.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,158.99/248,644.10 = 103,676.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,158.99x = 248,644.10 × 103,676.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,158.99x = 25,778,552,520.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,778,552,520.09/180,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,087.79

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