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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,466.80, 272,200.20 and 131,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,466.80, 272,200.20 and 131,441.20 is: 197,161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,466.80 : 272,200.20 = 131,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,466.80/272,200.20 = 131,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,466.80x = 272,200.20 × 131,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,466.80x = 35,778,320,928.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,778,320,928.24/181,466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,161.80

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