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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,167.70, 273,220.66 and 49,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,167.70, 273,220.66 and 49,018.28 is: 73,519.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,167.70 : 273,220.66 = 49,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,167.70/273,220.66 = 49,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,167.70x = 273,220.66 × 49,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,167.70x = 13,392,806,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,392,806,813.66/182,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,519.11

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