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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,033.72, 258,108.18 and 106,466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,033.72, 258,108.18 and 106,466.44 is: 146,924.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,033.72 : 258,108.18 = 106,466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,033.72/258,108.18 = 106,466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,033.72x = 258,108.18 × 106,466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,033.72x = 27,479,859,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,479,859,059.48/187,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,924.62

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