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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,470.62, 253,189.86 and 107,042.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,470.62, 253,189.86 and 107,042.26 is: 147,718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,470.62 : 253,189.86 = 107,042.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,470.62/253,189.86 = 107,042.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,470.62x = 253,189.86 × 107,042.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,470.62x = 27,102,014,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102,014,823.48/183,470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,718.55

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