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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,751.02, 260,468.69 and 108,122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,751.02, 260,468.69 and 108,122.49 is: 149,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,751.02 : 260,468.69 = 108,122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,751.02/260,468.69 = 108,122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,751.02x = 260,468.69 × 108,122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,751.02x = 28,162,522,789.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,162,522,789.23/188,751.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,204.62

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