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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,332.62, 248,877.50 and 103,854.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,332.62, 248,877.50 and 103,854.58 is: 143,329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,332.62 : 248,877.50 = 103,854.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,332.62/248,877.50 = 103,854.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,332.62x = 248,877.50 × 103,854.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,332.62x = 25,847,068,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,847,068,233.95/180,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,329.97

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