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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,337.27, 250,167.83 and 113,236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,337.27, 250,167.83 and 113,236.02 is: 156,217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,337.27 : 250,167.83 = 113,236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,337.27/250,167.83 = 113,236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,337.27x = 250,167.83 × 113,236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,337.27x = 28,328,009,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,328,009,401.24/181,337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,217.25

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