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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,039.65, 272,844.95 and 82,082.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,039.65, 272,844.95 and 82,082.81 is: 123,027.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,039.65 : 272,844.95 = 82,082.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,039.65/272,844.95 = 82,082.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,039.65x = 272,844.95 × 82,082.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,039.65x = 22,395,880,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395,880,190.31/182,039.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,027.48

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