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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,872.62, 250,996.84 and 110,255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,872.62, 250,996.84 and 110,255.66 is: 152,160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,872.62 : 250,996.84 = 110,255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,872.62/250,996.84 = 110,255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,872.62x = 250,996.84 × 110,255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,872.62x = 27,673,821,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,673,821,700.84/181,872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,160.46

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