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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,031.57, 250,631.89 and 154,753.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,031.57, 250,631.89 and 154,753.98 is: 213,074.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,031.57 : 250,631.89 = 154,753.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,031.57/250,631.89 = 154,753.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,031.57x = 250,631.89 × 154,753.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,031.57x = 38,786,281,165.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,786,281,165.67/182,031.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,074.47

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