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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,843.85, 252,222.97 and 106,354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,843.85, 252,222.97 and 106,354.34 is: 146,709.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,843.85 : 252,222.97 = 106,354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,843.85/252,222.97 = 106,354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,843.85x = 252,222.97 × 106,354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,843.85x = 26,825,005,714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,825,005,714.30/182,843.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,709.92

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