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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,086.54, 251,261.28 and 110,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,086.54, 251,261.28 and 110,462.30 is: 152,426.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,086.54 : 251,261.28 = 110,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,086.54/251,261.28 = 110,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,086.54x = 251,261.28 × 110,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,086.54x = 27,754,898,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,754,898,889.74/182,086.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,426.97

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