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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,230.22, 250,079.43 and 105,822.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,230.22, 250,079.43 and 105,822.46 is: 146,024.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,230.22 : 250,079.43 = 105,822.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,230.22/250,079.43 = 105,822.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,230.22x = 250,079.43 × 105,822.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,230.22x = 26,464,020,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,464,020,478.00/181,230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,024.32

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