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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,291.19, 248,878.44 and 112,341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,291.19, 248,878.44 and 112,341.76 is: 155,079.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,291.19 : 248,878.44 = 112,341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,291.19/248,878.44 = 112,341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,291.19x = 248,878.44 × 112,341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,291.19x = 27,959,441,975.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,959,441,975.65/180,291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,079.36

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