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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,246.95, 271,946.97 and 91,242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,246.95, 271,946.97 and 91,242.72 is: 136,902.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,246.95 : 271,946.97 = 91,242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,246.95/271,946.97 = 91,242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,246.95x = 271,946.97 × 91,242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,246.95x = 24,813,181,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,813,181,238.56/181,246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,902.61

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