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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,412.67, 251,771.48 and 106,985.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,412.67, 251,771.48 and 106,985.47 is: 147,664.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,412.67 : 251,771.48 = 106,985.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,412.67/251,771.48 = 106,985.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,412.67x = 251,771.48 × 106,985.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,412.67x = 26,935,890,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,935,890,120.40/182,412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,664.58

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