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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,277.92, 273,425.09 and 55,908.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,277.92, 273,425.09 and 55,908.97 is: 83,865.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,277.92 : 273,425.09 = 55,908.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,277.92/273,425.09 = 55,908.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,277.92x = 273,425.09 × 55,908.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,277.92x = 15,286,914,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,286,914,190.95/182,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,865.97

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