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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,271.79, 251,433.98 and 106,805.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,271.79, 251,433.98 and 106,805.71 is: 147,332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,271.79 : 251,433.98 = 106,805.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,271.79/251,433.98 = 106,805.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,271.79x = 251,433.98 × 106,805.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,271.79x = 26,854,583,989.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,854,583,989.93/182,271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,332.64

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