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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,456.91, 248,973.29 and 104,990.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,456.91, 248,973.29 and 104,990.83 is: 144,854.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,456.91 : 248,973.29 = 104,990.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,456.91/248,973.29 = 104,990.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,456.91x = 248,973.29 × 104,990.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,456.91x = 26,139,911,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,139,911,839.98/180,456.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,854.04

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