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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,139.70, 273,209.55 and 175,141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,139.70, 273,209.55 and 175,141.30 is: 262,711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,139.70 : 273,209.55 = 175,141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,139.70/273,209.55 = 175,141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,139.70x = 273,209.55 × 175,141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,139.70x = 47,850,275,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,850,275,759.42/182,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,711.95

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