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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,462.59, 253,178.84 and 107,034.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,462.59, 253,178.84 and 107,034.23 is: 147,707.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,462.59 : 253,178.84 = 107,034.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,462.59/253,178.84 = 107,034.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,462.59x = 253,178.84 × 107,034.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,462.59x = 27,098,802,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,098,802,191.69/183,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,707.51

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