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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,332.87, 248,675.06 and 119,913.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,332.87, 248,675.06 and 119,913.35 is: 165,357.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,332.87 : 248,675.06 = 119,913.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,332.87/248,675.06 = 119,913.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,332.87x = 248,675.06 × 119,913.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,332.87x = 29,819,458,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,819,458,562.46/180,332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,357.87

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