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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,139.60, 273,209.40 and 163,112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,139.60, 273,209.40 and 163,112.70 is: 244,669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,139.60 : 273,209.40 = 163,112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,139.60/273,209.40 = 163,112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,139.60x = 273,209.40 × 163,112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,139.60x = 44,563,922,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,563,922,899.38/182,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,669.05

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