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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,255.34, 273,351.49 and 82,392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,255.34, 273,351.49 and 82,392.31 is: 123,574.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,255.34 : 273,351.49 = 82,392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,255.34/273,351.49 = 82,392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,255.34x = 273,351.49 × 82,392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,255.34x = 22,522,060,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,522,060,703.04/182,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,574.22

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