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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,272.48, 248,775.52 and 103,763.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,272.48, 248,775.52 and 103,763.62 is: 143,193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,272.48 : 248,775.52 = 103,763.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,272.48/248,775.52 = 103,763.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,272.48x = 248,775.52 × 103,763.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,272.48x = 25,813,848,522.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,813,848,522.58/180,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,193.51

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