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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,332.20, 273,356.68 and 118,154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,332.20, 273,356.68 and 118,154.77 is: 177,140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,332.20 : 273,356.68 = 118,154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,332.20/273,356.68 = 118,154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,332.20x = 273,356.68 × 118,154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,332.20x = 32,298,394,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,298,394,674.59/182,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,140.38

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