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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,368.98, 250,217.52 and 104,874.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,368.98, 250,217.52 and 104,874.02 is: 144,684.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,368.98 : 250,217.52 = 104,874.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,368.98/250,217.52 = 104,874.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,368.98x = 250,217.52 × 104,874.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,368.98x = 26,241,317,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,241,317,196.83/181,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,684.70

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