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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,335.82, 272,049.87 and 106,519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,335.82, 272,049.87 and 106,519.24 is: 159,805.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,335.82 : 272,049.87 = 106,519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,335.82/272,049.87 = 106,519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,335.82x = 272,049.87 × 106,519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,335.82x = 28,978,545,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,978,545,394.50/181,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,805.96

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