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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,996.44, 249,811.43 and 104,527.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,996.44, 249,811.43 and 104,527.98 is: 144,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,996.44 : 249,811.43 = 104,527.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,996.44/249,811.43 = 104,527.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,996.44x = 249,811.43 × 104,527.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,996.44x = 26,112,284,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,112,284,158.81/180,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,269.60

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