Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,336, 251,624 and 102,848
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 182,336, 251,624 and 102,848 is: 141,930.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,336 : 251,624 = 102,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,336/251,624 = 102,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,336x = 251,624 × 102,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,336x = 25,879,025,152 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,879,025,152/182,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,930.42
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