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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,480.62, 251,844.50 and 151,799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,480.62, 251,844.50 and 151,799.52 is: 209,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,480.62 : 251,844.50 = 151,799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,480.62/251,844.50 = 151,799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,480.62x = 251,844.50 × 151,799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,480.62x = 38,229,874,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,229,874,214.64/182,480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,501.01

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