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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,479.74, 272,282.02 and 106,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,479.74, 272,282.02 and 106,662.48 is: 160,030.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,479.74 : 272,282.02 = 106,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,479.74/272,282.02 = 106,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,479.74x = 272,282.02 × 106,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,479.74x = 29,042,275,512.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,042,275,512.61/181,479.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,030.40

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