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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,003.80, 273,005.70 and 165,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,003.80, 273,005.70 and 165,674.20 is: 248,511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,003.80 : 273,005.70 = 165,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,003.80/273,005.70 = 165,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,003.80x = 273,005.70 × 165,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,003.80x = 45,230,000,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,230,000,942.94/182,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,511.30

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