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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,213.70, 273,320.55 and 175,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,213.70, 273,320.55 and 175,215.30 is: 262,822.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,213.70 : 273,320.55 = 175,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,213.70/273,320.55 = 175,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,213.70x = 273,320.55 × 175,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,213.70x = 47,889,942,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,889,942,164.42/182,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,822.95

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