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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,315.78, 248,751.99 and 116,674.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,315.78, 248,751.99 and 116,674.14 is: 160,956.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,315.78 : 248,751.99 = 116,674.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,315.78/248,751.99 = 116,674.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,315.78x = 248,751.99 × 116,674.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,315.78x = 29,022,924,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,022,924,506.54/180,315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,956.10

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