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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,153.48, 273,249.65 and 49,035.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,153.48, 273,249.65 and 49,035.65 is: 73,558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,153.48 : 273,249.65 = 49,035.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,153.48/273,249.65 = 49,035.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,153.48x = 273,249.65 × 49,035.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,153.48x = 13,398,972,588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,398,972,588.60/182,153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,558.70

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