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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,315.20, 272,816.70 and 123,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,315.20, 272,816.70 and 123,266.20 is: 184,455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,315.20 : 272,816.70 = 123,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,315.20/272,816.70 = 123,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,315.20x = 272,816.70 × 123,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,315.20x = 33,629,077,905.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,629,077,905.54/182,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,455.70

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