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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,101.59, 251,340.45 and 118,328.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,101.59, 251,340.45 and 118,328.67 is: 163,319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,101.59 : 251,340.45 = 118,328.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,101.59/251,340.45 = 118,328.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,101.59x = 251,340.45 × 118,328.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,101.59x = 29,740,781,165.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,740,781,165.70/182,101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,319.72

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