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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,343.16, 250,238.88 and 104,867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,343.16, 250,238.88 and 104,867.28 is: 144,708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,343.16 : 250,238.88 = 104,867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,343.16/250,238.88 = 104,867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,343.16x = 250,238.88 × 104,867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,343.16x = 26,241,870,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,241,870,695.85/181,343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,708.36

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