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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,219.23, 273,294.68 and 146,886.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,219.23, 273,294.68 and 146,886.89 is: 220,302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,219.23 : 273,294.68 = 146,886.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,219.23/273,294.68 = 146,886.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,219.23x = 273,294.68 × 146,886.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,219.23x = 40,143,403,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,143,403,497.84/182,219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,302.78

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