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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,761.59, 249,457.40 and 109,127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,761.59, 249,457.40 and 109,127.62 is: 150,599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,761.59 : 249,457.40 = 109,127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,761.59/249,457.40 = 109,127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,761.59x = 249,457.40 × 109,127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,761.59x = 27,222,692,353.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,222,692,353.39/180,761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,599.98

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