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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,291.85, 273,437.78 and 165,670.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,291.85, 273,437.78 and 165,670.65 is: 248,505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,291.85 : 273,437.78 = 165,670.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,291.85/273,437.78 = 165,670.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,291.85x = 273,437.78 × 165,670.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,291.85x = 45,300,613,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,300,613,918.80/182,291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,505.98

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