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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,396.92, 248,974.16 and 103,901.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,396.92, 248,974.16 and 103,901.31 is: 143,399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,396.92 : 248,974.16 = 103,901.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,396.92/248,974.16 = 103,901.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,396.92x = 248,974.16 × 103,901.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,396.92x = 25,868,741,380.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,868,741,380.15/180,396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,399.02

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