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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,274.86, 258,376.00 and 106,645.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,274.86, 258,376.00 and 106,645.21 is: 147,134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,274.86 : 258,376.00 = 106,645.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,274.86/258,376.00 = 106,645.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,274.86x = 258,376.00 × 106,645.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,274.86x = 27,554,560,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,554,560,953.85/187,274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,134.33

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