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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,662.40, 253,457.87 and 103,095.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,662.40, 253,457.87 and 103,095.75 is: 142,274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,662.40 : 253,457.87 = 103,095.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,662.40/253,457.87 = 103,095.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,662.40x = 253,457.87 × 103,095.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,662.40x = 26,130,429,201.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,130,429,201.05/183,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,274.24

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