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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,272.98, 251,435.62 and 106,806.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,272.98, 251,435.62 and 106,806.90 is: 147,334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,272.98 : 251,435.62 = 106,806.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,272.98/251,435.62 = 106,806.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,272.98x = 251,435.62 × 106,806.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,272.98x = 26,855,059,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,855,059,121.78/182,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,334.28

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