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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,296.98, 250,170.58 and 104,803.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,296.98, 250,170.58 and 104,803.96 is: 144,618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,296.98 : 250,170.58 = 104,803.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,296.98/250,170.58 = 104,803.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,296.98x = 250,170.58 × 104,803.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,296.98x = 26,218,867,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,218,867,459.50/181,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,618.34

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