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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,525.03, 249,046.11 and 108,865.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,525.03, 249,046.11 and 108,865.23 is: 150,186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,525.03 : 249,046.11 = 108,865.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,525.03/249,046.11 = 108,865.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,525.03x = 249,046.11 × 108,865.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,525.03x = 27,112,462,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,112,462,045.76/180,525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,186.72

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