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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,223.40, 273,335.10 and 176,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,223.40, 273,335.10 and 176,099.80 is: 264,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,223.40 : 273,335.10 = 176,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,223.40/273,335.10 = 176,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,223.40x = 273,335.10 × 176,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,223.40x = 48,134,256,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,134,256,442.98/182,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,149.70

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