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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,256.60, 273,384.90 and 165,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,256.60, 273,384.90 and 165,635.40 is: 248,453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,256.60 : 273,384.90 = 165,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,256.60/273,384.90 = 165,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,256.60x = 273,384.90 × 165,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,256.60x = 45,282,217,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,282,217,265.46/182,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,453.10

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