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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,002.59, 273,004.29 and 82,046.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,002.59, 273,004.29 and 82,046.58 is: 123,070.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,002.59 : 273,004.29 = 82,046.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,002.59/273,004.29 = 82,046.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,002.59x = 273,004.29 × 82,046.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,002.59x = 22,399,068,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,068,319.83/182,002.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,070.05

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