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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,316.46, 250,145.04 and 104,821.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,316.46, 250,145.04 and 104,821.48 is: 144,612.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,316.46 : 250,145.04 = 104,821.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,316.46/250,145.04 = 104,821.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,316.46x = 250,145.04 × 104,821.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,316.46x = 26,220,573,307.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220,573,307.46/181,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,612.21

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