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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,961.74, 251,179.32 and 156,366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,961.74, 251,179.32 and 156,366.58 is: 215,847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,961.74 : 251,179.32 = 156,366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,961.74/251,179.32 = 156,366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,961.74x = 251,179.32 × 156,366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,961.74x = 39,276,051,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,276,051,235.13/181,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,847.85

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