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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,185.21, 248,614.33 and 107,573.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,185.21, 248,614.33 and 107,573.97 is: 148,427.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,185.21 : 248,614.33 = 107,573.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,185.21/248,614.33 = 107,573.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,185.21x = 248,614.33 × 107,573.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,185.21x = 26,744,429,368.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,744,429,368.39/180,185.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,427.44

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