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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,023.80, 273,035.70 and 165,694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,023.80, 273,035.70 and 165,694.20 is: 248,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,023.80 : 273,035.70 = 165,694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,023.80/273,035.70 = 165,694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,023.80x = 273,035.70 × 165,694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,023.80x = 45,240,431,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,240,431,882.94/182,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,541.30

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