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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,186.21, 248,681.70 and 103,703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,186.21, 248,681.70 and 103,703.76 is: 143,125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,186.21 : 248,681.70 = 103,703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,186.21/248,681.70 = 103,703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,186.21x = 248,681.70 × 103,703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,186.21x = 25,789,227,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,789,227,333.19/180,186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,125.42

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