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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.11, 271.69 and 109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.11, 271.69 and 109.43 is: 164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.11 : 271.69 = 109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.11/271.69 = 109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.11x = 271.69 × 109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.11x = 29,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,730.42/181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.15

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