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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,270.47, 248,772.77 and 103,761.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,270.47, 248,772.77 and 103,761.62 is: 143,190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,270.47 : 248,772.77 = 103,761.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,270.47/248,772.77 = 103,761.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,270.47x = 248,772.77 × 103,761.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,270.47x = 25,813,063,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,813,063,864.42/180,270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,190.75

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