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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,169.88, 248,637.44 and 104,718.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,169.88, 248,637.44 and 104,718.36 is: 144,513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,169.88 : 248,637.44 = 104,718.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,169.88/248,637.44 = 104,718.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,169.88x = 248,637.44 × 104,718.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,169.88x = 26,036,904,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,036,904,951.40/180,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,513.08

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