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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,057.92, 271,193.76 and 110,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,057.92, 271,193.76 and 110,724 is: 165,845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,057.92 : 271,193.76 = 110,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,057.92/271,193.76 = 110,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,057.92x = 271,193.76 × 110,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,057.92x = 30,027,657,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,027,657,882.24/181,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,845.59

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