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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,334.28, 248,777.52 and 116,692.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,334.28, 248,777.52 and 116,692.64 is: 160,981.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,334.28 : 248,777.52 = 116,692.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,334.28/248,777.52 = 116,692.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,334.28x = 248,777.52 × 116,692.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,334.28x = 29,030,505,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,030,505,581.45/180,334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,981.63

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