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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,325.50, 248,867.67 and 103,847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,325.50, 248,867.67 and 103,847.46 is: 143,320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,325.50 : 248,867.67 = 103,847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,325.50/248,867.67 = 103,847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,325.50x = 248,867.67 × 103,847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,325.50x = 25,844,275,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,844,275,405.62/180,325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,320.14

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