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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,162.17, 273,261.46 and 55,800.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,162.17, 273,261.46 and 55,800.95 is: 83,707.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,162.17 : 273,261.46 = 55,800.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,162.17/273,261.46 = 55,800.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,162.17x = 273,261.46 × 55,800.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,162.17x = 15,248,249,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,248,249,610.04/182,162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,707.01

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