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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.54, 250.60 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.54, 250.60 and 107.92 is: 148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.54 : 250.60 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.54/250.60 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.54x = 250.60 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.54x = 27,043.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,043.50/181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.97

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