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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,007.84, 272,762.82 and 115,494.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,007.84, 272,762.82 and 115,494.69 is: 173,084.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,007.84 : 272,762.82 = 115,494.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,007.84/272,762.82 = 115,494.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,007.84x = 272,762.82 × 115,494.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,007.84x = 31,502,657,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,502,657,339.43/182,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,084.07

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