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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,992.48, 249,805.96 and 104,524.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,992.48, 249,805.96 and 104,524.02 is: 144,264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,992.48 : 249,805.96 = 104,524.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,992.48/249,805.96 = 104,524.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,992.48x = 249,805.96 × 104,524.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,992.48x = 26,110,722,897.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,110,722,897.85/180,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,264.14

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