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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,835.96, 249,670.76 and 116,334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,835.96, 249,670.76 and 116,334.04 is: 160,616.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,835.96 : 249,670.76 = 116,334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,835.96/249,670.76 = 116,334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,835.96x = 249,670.76 × 116,334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,835.96x = 29,045,208,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,045,208,180.67/180,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,616.33

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