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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.12, 250 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.12, 250 and 107.46 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.12 : 250 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.12/250 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.12x = 250 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.12x = 26,865
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,865/181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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