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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,001.60, 273,002.40 and 165,380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,001.60, 273,002.40 and 165,380.40 is: 248,070.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,001.60 : 273,002.40 = 165,380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,001.60/273,002.40 = 165,380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,001.60x = 273,002.40 × 165,380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,001.60x = 45,149,246,112.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,149,246,112.96/182,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,070.60

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