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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,312.03, 248,746.82 and 116,670.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,312.03, 248,746.82 and 116,670.33 is: 160,950.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,312.03 : 248,746.82 = 116,670.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,312.03/248,746.82 = 116,670.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,312.03x = 248,746.82 × 116,670.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,312.03x = 29,021,372,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,021,372,992.50/180,312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,950.84

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