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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,176.42, 248,636.53 and 107,591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,176.42, 248,636.53 and 107,591.52 is: 148,472.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,176.42 : 248,636.53 = 107,591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,176.42/248,636.53 = 107,591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,176.42x = 248,636.53 × 107,591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,176.42x = 26,751,180,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,751,180,743.15/180,176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,472.15

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