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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.31, 250.17 and 107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.31, 250.17 and 107.64 is: 148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.31 : 250.17 = 107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.31/250.17 = 107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.31x = 250.17 × 107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.31x = 26,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,928.30/181.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.52

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