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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,729.40, 252,152.64 and 111,099.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,729.40, 252,152.64 and 111,099.48 is: 153,308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,729.40 : 252,152.64 = 111,099.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,729.40/252,152.64 = 111,099.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,729.40x = 252,152.64 × 111,099.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,729.40x = 28,014,027,184.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,014,027,184.63/182,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,308.81

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