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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,023.60, 273,035.40 and 103,291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,023.60, 273,035.40 and 103,291.60 is: 154,937.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,023.60 : 273,035.40 = 103,291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,023.60/273,035.40 = 103,291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,023.60x = 273,035.40 × 103,291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,023.60x = 28,202,263,322.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,202,263,322.64/182,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,937.40

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