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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,275.20, 273,412.80 and 149,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,275.20, 273,412.80 and 149,032.80 is: 223,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,275.20 : 273,412.80 = 149,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,275.20/273,412.80 = 149,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,275.20x = 273,412.80 × 149,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,275.20x = 40,747,475,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,747,475,139.84/182,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,549.20

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