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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,466.89, 251,922.79 and 163,313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,466.89, 251,922.79 and 163,313.50 is: 225,478.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,466.89 : 251,922.79 = 163,313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,466.89/251,922.79 = 163,313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,466.89x = 251,922.79 × 163,313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,466.89x = 41,142,392,564.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,142,392,564.67/182,466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,478.67

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