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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,019.64, 271,471.86 and 75,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,019.64, 271,471.86 and 75,819 is: 113,704.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,019.64 : 271,471.86 = 75,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,019.64/271,471.86 = 75,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,019.64x = 271,471.86 × 75,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,019.64x = 20,582,724,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,582,724,953.34/181,019.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,704.37

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