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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,333.71, 250,136.22 and 113,232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,333.71, 250,136.22 and 113,232.45 is: 156,195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,333.71 : 250,136.22 = 113,232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,333.71/250,136.22 = 113,232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,333.71x = 250,136.22 × 113,232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,333.71x = 28,323,537,024.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,323,537,024.34/181,333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,195.65

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