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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,648.72, 249,303.96 and 109,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,648.72, 249,303.96 and 109,027.44 is: 150,463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,648.72 : 249,303.96 = 109,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,648.72/249,303.96 = 109,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,648.72x = 249,303.96 × 109,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,648.72x = 27,180,972,540.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180,972,540.66/180,648.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,463.13

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