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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,175.65, 273,271.67 and 55,806.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,175.65, 273,271.67 and 55,806.67 is: 83,712.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,175.65 : 273,271.67 = 55,806.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,175.65/273,271.67 = 55,806.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,175.65x = 273,271.67 × 55,806.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,175.65x = 15,250,381,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250,381,908.04/182,175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,712.52

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