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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,571.70, 272,364.88 and 63,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,571.70, 272,364.88 and 63,255 is: 94,885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,571.70 : 272,364.88 = 63,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,571.70/272,364.88 = 63,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,571.70x = 272,364.88 × 63,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,571.70x = 17,228,440,484.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228,440,484.40/181,571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,885.05

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