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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,006.80, 273,010.20 and 167,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,006.80, 273,010.20 and 167,261.20 is: 250,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,006.80 : 273,010.20 = 167,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,006.80/273,010.20 = 167,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,006.80x = 273,010.20 × 167,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,006.80x = 45,664,013,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,664,013,664.24/182,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,891.80

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