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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,372.02, 248,804.95 and 119,118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,372.02, 248,804.95 and 119,118.77 is: 164,312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,372.02 : 248,804.95 = 119,118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,372.02/248,804.95 = 119,118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,372.02x = 248,804.95 × 119,118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,372.02x = 29,637,339,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,637,339,228.46/180,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,312.29

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