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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,479.62, 251,843.12 and 151,798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,479.62, 251,843.12 and 151,798.52 is: 209,499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,479.62 : 251,843.12 = 151,798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,479.62/251,843.12 = 151,798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,479.62x = 251,843.12 × 151,798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,479.62x = 38,229,412,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,229,412,888.18/182,479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,499.63

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