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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,001.80, 273,002.70 and 162,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,001.80, 273,002.70 and 162,756.20 is: 244,134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,001.80 : 273,002.70 = 162,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,001.80/273,002.70 = 162,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,001.80x = 273,002.70 × 162,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,001.80x = 44,432,882,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432,882,041.74/182,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,134.30

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