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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.29, 250.15 and 107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.29, 250.15 and 107.62 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.29 : 250.15 = 107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.29/250.15 = 107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.29x = 250.15 × 107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.29x = 26,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,921.14/181.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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