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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,314.78, 248,750.61 and 116,673.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,314.78, 248,750.61 and 116,673.14 is: 160,954.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,314.78 : 248,750.61 = 116,673.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,314.78/248,750.61 = 116,673.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,314.78x = 248,750.61 × 116,673.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,314.78x = 29,022,514,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,022,514,745.62/180,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,954.72

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