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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,059.92, 271,196.76 and 110,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,059.92, 271,196.76 and 110,726 is: 165,848.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,059.92 : 271,196.76 = 110,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,059.92/271,196.76 = 110,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,059.92x = 271,196.76 × 110,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,059.92x = 30,028,532,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,028,532,447.76/181,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,848.59

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