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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,281.40, 273,422.10 and 155,709.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,281.40, 273,422.10 and 155,709.35 is: 233,564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,281.40 : 273,422.10 = 155,709.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,281.40/273,422.10 = 155,709.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,281.40x = 273,422.10 × 155,709.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,281.40x = 42,574,377,466.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,574,377,466.64/182,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,564.03

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