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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,251.01, 250,069.97 and 104,742.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,251.01, 250,069.97 and 104,742.24 is: 144,511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,251.01 : 250,069.97 = 104,742.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,251.01/250,069.97 = 104,742.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,251.01x = 250,069.97 × 104,742.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,251.01x = 26,192,887,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,192,887,040.47/181,251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,511.67

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