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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,282.22, 255,691.48 and 108,802.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,282.22, 255,691.48 and 108,802.22 is: 150,148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,282.22 : 255,691.48 = 108,802.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,282.22/255,691.48 = 108,802.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,282.22x = 255,691.48 × 108,802.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,282.22x = 27,819,800,659.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,819,800,659.09/185,282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,148.25

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