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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,119.64, 273,113.82 and 76,946.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,119.64, 273,113.82 and 76,946.81 is: 115,392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,119.64 : 273,113.82 = 76,946.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,119.64/273,113.82 = 76,946.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,119.64x = 273,113.82 × 76,946.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,119.64x = 21,015,235,850.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,015,235,850.35/182,119.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,392.48

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