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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,254.51, 250,074.79 and 104,745.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,254.51, 250,074.79 and 104,745.73 is: 144,516.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,254.51 : 250,074.79 = 104,745.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,254.51/250,074.79 = 104,745.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,254.51x = 250,074.79 × 104,745.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,254.51x = 26,194,266,433.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,194,266,433.15/181,254.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,516.49

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