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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,425.10, 251,727.48 and 105,929.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,425.10, 251,727.48 and 105,929.24 is: 146,171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,425.10 : 251,727.48 = 105,929.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,425.10/251,727.48 = 105,929.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,425.10x = 251,727.48 × 105,929.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,425.10x = 26,665,299,384.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,665,299,384.88/182,425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,171.22

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