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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,396.72, 251,731.32 and 106,952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,396.72, 251,731.32 and 106,952.24 is: 147,608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,396.72 : 251,731.32 = 106,952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,396.72/251,731.32 = 106,952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,396.72x = 251,731.32 × 106,952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,396.72x = 26,923,228,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,923,228,552.16/182,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,608.07

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