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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,995.85, 249,810.62 and 104,527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,995.85, 249,810.62 and 104,527.40 is: 144,268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,995.85 : 249,810.62 = 104,527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,995.85/249,810.62 = 104,527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,995.85x = 249,810.62 × 104,527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,995.85x = 26,112,052,829.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,112,052,829.30/180,995.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,268.79

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