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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,014.80, 273,022.20 and 162,769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,014.80, 273,022.20 and 162,769.20 is: 244,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,014.80 : 273,022.20 = 162,769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,014.80/273,022.20 = 162,769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,014.80x = 273,022.20 × 162,769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,014.80x = 44,439,605,076.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,439,605,076.24/182,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,153.80

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