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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,552.16, 250,439.72 and 108,936.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,552.16, 250,439.72 and 108,936.28 is: 150,270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,552.16 : 250,439.72 = 108,936.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,552.16/250,439.72 = 108,936.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,552.16x = 250,439.72 × 108,936.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,552.16x = 27,281,971,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,281,971,461.04/181,552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,270.71

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