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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,460.22, 250,442.35 and 130,641.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,460.22, 250,442.35 and 130,641.15 is: 180,304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,460.22 : 250,442.35 = 130,641.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,460.22/250,442.35 = 130,641.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,460.22x = 250,442.35 × 130,641.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,460.22x = 32,718,077,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,718,077,225.26/181,460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,304.41

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