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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,180.63, 273,279.15 and 55,811.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,180.63, 273,279.15 and 55,811.69 is: 83,720.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,180.63 : 273,279.15 = 55,811.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,180.63/273,279.15 = 55,811.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,180.63x = 273,279.15 × 55,811.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,180.63x = 15,252,171,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252,171,203.26/182,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,720.05

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