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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,513.98, 250,453.42 and 109,900.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,513.98, 250,453.42 and 109,900.68 is: 151,641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,513.98 : 250,453.42 = 109,900.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,513.98/250,453.42 = 109,900.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,513.98x = 250,453.42 × 109,900.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,513.98x = 27,525,001,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525,001,166.33/181,513.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,641.22

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