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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,283, 273,546 and 70,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,283, 273,546 and 70,055.88 is: 105,130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,283 : 273,546 = 70,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,283/273,546 = 70,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,283x = 273,546 × 70,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,283x = 19,163,505,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,163,505,750.48/182,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,130.52

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