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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,266.38, 273,399.69 and 62,324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,266.38, 273,399.69 and 62,324.22 is: 93,486.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,266.38 : 273,399.69 = 62,324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,266.38/273,399.69 = 62,324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,266.38x = 273,399.69 × 62,324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,266.38x = 17,039,421,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,039,421,402.24/182,266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,486.37

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