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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,967.42, 249,741.71 and 109,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,967.42, 249,741.71 and 109,333.56 is: 150,884.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,967.42 : 249,741.71 = 109,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,967.42/249,741.71 = 109,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,967.42x = 249,741.71 × 109,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,967.42x = 27,305,150,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,305,150,234.79/180,967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,884.34

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