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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,315.28, 248,751.30 and 116,673.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,315.28, 248,751.30 and 116,673.64 is: 160,955.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,315.28 : 248,751.30 = 116,673.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,315.28/248,751.30 = 116,673.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,315.28x = 248,751.30 × 116,673.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,315.28x = 29,022,719,625.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,022,719,625.73/180,315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,955.41

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