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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,336.82, 250,276.71 and 104,843.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,336.82, 250,276.71 and 104,843.76 is: 144,702.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,336.82 : 250,276.71 = 104,843.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,336.82/250,276.71 = 104,843.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,336.82x = 250,276.71 × 104,843.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,336.82x = 26,239,951,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,239,951,316.83/181,336.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,702.84

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