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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,284.89, 250,160.50 and 104,743.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,284.89, 250,160.50 and 104,743.94 is: 144,539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,284.89 : 250,160.50 = 104,743.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,284.89/250,160.50 = 104,743.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,284.89x = 250,160.50 × 104,743.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,284.89x = 26,202,795,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,202,795,282.50/181,284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,539.33

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