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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,332.87, 248,877.85 and 103,854.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,332.87, 248,877.85 and 103,854.83 is: 143,330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,332.87 : 248,877.85 = 103,854.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,332.87/248,877.85 = 103,854.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,332.87x = 248,877.85 × 103,854.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,332.87x = 25,847,166,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,847,166,802.52/180,332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,330.31

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