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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,070.76, 273,106.14 and 57,421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,070.76, 273,106.14 and 57,421.48 is: 86,132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,070.76 : 273,106.14 = 57,421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,070.76/273,106.14 = 57,421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,070.76x = 273,106.14 × 57,421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,070.76x = 15,682,158,755.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682,158,755.89/182,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,132.22

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