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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,333.92, 273,478.80 and 49,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,333.92, 273,478.80 and 49,204 is: 73,800.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,333.92 : 273,478.80 = 49,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,333.92/273,478.80 = 49,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,333.92x = 273,478.80 × 49,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,333.92x = 13,456,250,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,456,250,875.20/182,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,800.04

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