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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,950.04, 249,699.78 and 109,287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,950.04, 249,699.78 and 109,287.72 is: 150,810.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,950.04 : 249,699.78 = 109,287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,950.04/249,699.78 = 109,287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,950.04x = 249,699.78 × 109,287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,950.04x = 27,289,119,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,289,119,640.70/180,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,810.24

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