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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,904.54, 273,043.01 and 150,213.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,904.54, 273,043.01 and 150,213.63 is: 225,474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,904.54 : 273,043.01 = 150,213.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,904.54/273,043.01 = 150,213.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,904.54x = 273,043.01 × 150,213.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,904.54x = 41,014,780,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,014,780,927.16/181,904.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,474.21

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