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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.03, 249.78 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.03, 249.78 and 107.32 is: 148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.03 : 249.78 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.03/249.78 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.03x = 249.78 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.03x = 26,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,806.17/181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.08

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