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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,815.62, 253,645.99 and 103,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,815.62, 253,645.99 and 103,252 is: 142,476.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,815.62 : 253,645.99 = 103,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,815.62/253,645.99 = 103,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,815.62x = 253,645.99 × 103,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,815.62x = 26,189,455,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,189,455,759.48/183,815.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,476.77

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