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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,046.96, 251,233.29 and 101,475.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,046.96, 251,233.29 and 101,475.06 is: 140,040.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,046.96 : 251,233.29 = 101,475.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,046.96/251,233.29 = 101,475.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,046.96x = 251,233.29 × 101,475.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,046.96x = 25,493,913,176.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,493,913,176.75/182,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,040.31

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