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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,290.32, 251,578.80 and 110,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,290.32, 251,578.80 and 110,664.72 is: 152,728.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,290.32 : 251,578.80 = 110,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,290.32/251,578.80 = 110,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,290.32x = 251,578.80 × 110,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,290.32x = 27,840,897,459.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840,897,459.94/182,290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,728.34

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