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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,639.63, 252,043.62 and 102,068.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,639.63, 252,043.62 and 102,068.50 is: 140,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,639.63 : 252,043.62 = 102,068.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,639.63/252,043.62 = 102,068.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,639.63x = 252,043.62 × 102,068.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,639.63x = 25,725,714,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,725,714,925.78/182,639.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,855.05

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