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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,274.36, 258,375.31 and 106,644.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,274.36, 258,375.31 and 106,644.71 is: 147,133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,274.36 : 258,375.31 = 106,644.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,274.36/258,375.31 = 106,644.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,274.36x = 258,375.31 × 106,644.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,274.36x = 27,554,358,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,554,358,447.62/187,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,133.64

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