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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,255.70, 273,711.60 and 132,392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,255.70, 273,711.60 and 132,392.10 is: 198,826.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,255.70 : 273,711.60 = 132,392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,255.70/273,711.60 = 132,392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,255.70x = 273,711.60 × 132,392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,255.70x = 36,237,253,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,237,253,518.36/182,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,826.45

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