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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,272.48, 258,372.72 and 106,642.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,272.48, 258,372.72 and 106,642.83 is: 147,131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,272.48 : 258,372.72 = 106,642.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,272.48/258,372.72 = 106,642.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,272.48x = 258,372.72 × 106,642.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,272.48x = 27,553,598,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,553,598,055.60/187,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,131.06

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