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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,856.08, 249,633.36 and 109,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,856.08, 249,633.36 and 109,224 is: 150,760.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,856.08 : 249,633.36 = 109,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,856.08/249,633.36 = 109,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,856.08x = 249,633.36 × 109,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,856.08x = 27,265,954,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,265,954,112.64/180,856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,760.51

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