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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,996.80, 273,034.07 and 63,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,996.80, 273,034.07 and 63,672 is: 95,521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,996.80 : 273,034.07 = 63,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,996.80/273,034.07 = 63,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,996.80x = 273,034.07 × 63,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,996.80x = 17,384,625,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,384,625,305.04/181,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,521.60

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