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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,713.62, 253,505.19 and 103,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,713.62, 253,505.19 and 103,150 is: 142,335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,713.62 : 253,505.19 = 103,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,713.62/253,505.19 = 103,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,713.62x = 253,505.19 × 103,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,713.62x = 26,149,060,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,149,060,348.50/183,713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,335.99

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