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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,316.70, 250,145.39 and 104,821.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,316.70, 250,145.39 and 104,821.72 is: 144,612.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,316.70 : 250,145.39 = 104,821.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,316.70/250,145.39 = 104,821.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,316.70x = 250,145.39 × 104,821.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,316.70x = 26,220,669,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220,669,666.56/181,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,612.55

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