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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,343.58, 250,182.48 and 104,848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,343.58, 250,182.48 and 104,848.66 is: 144,649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,343.58 : 250,182.48 = 104,848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,343.58/250,182.48 = 104,848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,343.58x = 250,182.48 × 104,848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,343.58x = 26,231,297,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,231,297,783.48/181,343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,649.72

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