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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,160.82, 270,521.30 and 147,946.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,160.82, 270,521.30 and 147,946.77 is: 220,923.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,160.82 : 270,521.30 = 147,946.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,160.82/270,521.30 = 147,946.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,160.82x = 270,521.30 × 147,946.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,160.82x = 40,022,752,921.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,022,752,921.07/181,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,923.89

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