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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,355.10, 271,704.60 and 155,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,355.10, 271,704.60 and 155,111.10 is: 232,386.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,355.10 : 271,704.60 = 155,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,355.10/271,704.60 = 155,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,355.10x = 271,704.60 × 155,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,355.10x = 42,144,399,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,144,399,381.06/181,355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,386.07

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