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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,023.60, 273,035.40 and 164,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,023.60, 273,035.40 and 164,308.90 is: 246,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,023.60 : 273,035.40 = 164,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,023.60/273,035.40 = 164,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,023.60x = 273,035.40 × 164,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,023.60x = 44,862,146,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,862,146,235.06/182,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,463.35

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