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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,755.62, 252,191.07 and 102,189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,755.62, 252,191.07 and 102,189.78 is: 141,015.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,755.62 : 252,191.07 = 102,189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,755.62/252,191.07 = 102,189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,755.62x = 252,191.07 × 102,189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,755.62x = 25,771,349,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,771,349,961.26/182,755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,015.36

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