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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,184.12, 273,305.16 and 77,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,184.12, 273,305.16 and 77,004 is: 115,518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,184.12 : 273,305.16 = 77,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,184.12/273,305.16 = 77,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,184.12x = 273,305.16 × 77,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,184.12x = 21,045,590,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,045,590,540.64/182,184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,518.25

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