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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,929.80, 252,482.34 and 111,332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,929.80, 252,482.34 and 111,332.88 is: 153,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,929.80 : 252,482.34 = 111,332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,929.80/252,482.34 = 111,332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,929.80x = 252,482.34 × 111,332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,929.80x = 28,109,586,061.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,109,586,061.34/182,929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,663.24

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