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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,003.76, 273,005.68 and 71,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,003.76, 273,005.68 and 71,118 is: 106,677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,003.76 : 273,005.68 = 71,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,003.76/273,005.68 = 71,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,003.76x = 273,005.68 × 71,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,003.76x = 19,415,617,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,415,617,950.24/182,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,677.02

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