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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,031.98, 273,047.72 and 84,648.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,031.98, 273,047.72 and 84,648.92 is: 126,973.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,031.98 : 273,047.72 = 84,648.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,031.98/273,047.72 = 84,648.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,031.98x = 273,047.72 × 84,648.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,031.98x = 23,113,194,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,113,194,606.46/182,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,973.26

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