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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,968.35, 272,745.45 and 110,733.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,968.35, 272,745.45 and 110,733.87 is: 165,974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,968.35 : 272,745.45 = 110,733.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,968.35/272,745.45 = 110,733.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,968.35x = 272,745.45 × 110,733.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,968.35x = 30,202,159,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,202,159,203.39/181,968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,974.80

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