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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,052.92, 273,110.66 and 55,690.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,052.92, 273,110.66 and 55,690.13 is: 83,544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,052.92 : 273,110.66 = 55,690.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,052.92/273,110.66 = 55,690.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,052.92x = 273,110.66 × 55,690.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,052.92x = 15,209,568,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,209,568,159.79/182,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,544.76

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