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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,271.52, 250,136.64 and 105,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,271.52, 250,136.64 and 105,864 is: 146,081.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,271.52 : 250,136.64 = 105,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,271.52/250,136.64 = 105,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,271.52x = 250,136.64 × 105,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,271.52x = 26,480,465,256.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,480,465,256.96/181,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,081.77

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