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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,996.98, 249,812.17 and 104,528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,996.98, 249,812.17 and 104,528.52 is: 144,270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,996.98 : 249,812.17 = 104,528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,996.98/249,812.17 = 104,528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,996.98x = 249,812.17 × 104,528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,996.98x = 26,112,496,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,112,496,146.77/180,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,270.35

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