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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,013.80, 273,020.70 and 162,768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,013.80, 273,020.70 and 162,768.20 is: 244,152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,013.80 : 273,020.70 = 162,768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,013.80/273,020.70 = 162,768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,013.80x = 273,020.70 × 162,768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,013.80x = 44,439,087,901.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,439,087,901.74/182,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,152.30

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