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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,722.78, 272,568.60 and 110,626.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,722.78, 272,568.60 and 110,626.97 is: 165,930.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,722.78 : 272,568.60 = 110,626.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,722.78/272,568.60 = 110,626.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,722.78x = 272,568.60 × 110,626.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,722.78x = 30,153,436,972.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,153,436,972.30/181,722.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,930.97

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