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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,246.80, 271,870.20 and 181,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,246.80, 271,870.20 and 181,246.80 is: 271,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,246.80 : 271,870.20 = 181,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,246.80/271,870.20 = 181,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,246.80x = 271,870.20 × 181,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,246.80x = 49,275,603,765.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,275,603,765.36/181,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,870.20

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