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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,178.52, 273,270.44 and 82,269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,178.52, 273,270.44 and 82,269.07 is: 123,404.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,178.52 : 273,270.44 = 82,269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,178.52/273,270.44 = 82,269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,178.52x = 273,270.44 × 82,269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,178.52x = 22,481,704,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,481,704,479.79/182,178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,404.81

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