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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,270.92, 250,084.08 and 133,637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,270.92, 250,084.08 and 133,637.52 is: 184,368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,270.92 : 250,084.08 = 133,637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,270.92/250,084.08 = 133,637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,270.92x = 250,084.08 × 133,637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,270.92x = 33,420,616,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,420,616,242.68/181,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,368.33

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