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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,137.52, 251,366.36 and 110,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,137.52, 251,366.36 and 110,535.76 is: 152,549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,137.52 : 251,366.36 = 110,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,137.52/251,366.36 = 110,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,137.52x = 251,366.36 × 110,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,137.52x = 27,784,971,641.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,784,971,641.03/182,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,549.41

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