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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,830.99, 272,673.57 and 106,970.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,830.99, 272,673.57 and 106,970.79 is: 160,413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,830.99 : 272,673.57 = 106,970.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,830.99/272,673.57 = 106,970.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,830.99x = 272,673.57 × 106,970.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,830.99x = 29,168,107,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,168,107,195.02/181,830.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,413.29

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