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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,485.52, 272,283.66 and 92,801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,485.52, 272,283.66 and 92,801.32 is: 139,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,485.52 : 272,283.66 = 92,801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,485.52/272,283.66 = 92,801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,485.52x = 272,283.66 × 92,801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,485.52x = 25,268,283,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,268,283,062.43/181,485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,230.30

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