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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,164.04, 248,465.26 and 149,488.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,164.04, 248,465.26 and 149,488.53 is: 206,160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,164.04 : 248,465.26 = 149,488.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,164.04/248,465.26 = 149,488.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,164.04x = 248,465.26 × 149,488.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,164.04x = 37,142,706,473.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,142,706,473.47/180,164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,160.49

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