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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,871.88, 250,995.80 and 110,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,871.88, 250,995.80 and 110,254.92 is: 152,159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,871.88 : 250,995.80 = 110,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,871.88/250,995.80 = 110,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,871.88x = 250,995.80 × 110,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,871.88x = 27,673,521,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,673,521,849.34/181,871.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,159.43

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