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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,024.60, 273,036.90 and 162,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,024.60, 273,036.90 and 162,997.70 is: 244,496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,024.60 : 273,036.90 = 162,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,024.60/273,036.90 = 162,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,024.60x = 273,036.90 × 162,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,024.60x = 44,504,386,715.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,504,386,715.13/182,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,496.55

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