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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,426.60, 251,729.55 and 105,930.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,426.60, 251,729.55 and 105,930.74 is: 146,173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,426.60 : 251,729.55 = 105,930.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,426.60/251,729.55 = 105,930.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,426.60x = 251,729.55 × 105,930.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,426.60x = 26,665,896,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,665,896,252.72/182,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,173.29

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