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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,362.88, 248,792.12 and 119,109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,362.88, 248,792.12 and 119,109.56 is: 164,299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,362.88 : 248,792.12 = 119,109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,362.88/248,792.12 = 119,109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,362.88x = 248,792.12 × 119,109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,362.88x = 29,633,519,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,633,519,944.67/180,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,299.44

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