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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,409.54, 272,021.00 and 81,483.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,409.54, 272,021.00 and 81,483.98 is: 122,184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,409.54 : 272,021.00 = 81,483.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,409.54/272,021.00 = 81,483.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,409.54x = 272,021.00 × 81,483.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,409.54x = 22,165,351,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,165,351,956.06/181,409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,184.05

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