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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,558.76, 249,170.67 and 104,077.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,558.76, 249,170.67 and 104,077.34 is: 143,626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,558.76 : 249,170.67 = 104,077.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,558.76/249,170.67 = 104,077.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,558.76x = 249,170.67 × 104,077.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,558.76x = 25,933,020,539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,933,020,539.62/180,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,626.49

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