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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,051.80, 273,077.70 and 165,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,051.80, 273,077.70 and 165,722.20 is: 248,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,051.80 : 273,077.70 = 165,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,051.80/273,077.70 = 165,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,051.80x = 273,077.70 × 165,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,051.80x = 45,255,037,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,255,037,214.94/182,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,583.30

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