Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,969.76, 272,954.64 and 71,084
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 181,969.76, 272,954.64 and 71,084 is: 106,626
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,969.76 : 272,954.64 = 71,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,969.76/272,954.64 = 71,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,969.76x = 272,954.64 × 71,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,969.76x = 19,402,707,629.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,402,707,629.76/181,969.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,626
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