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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,384.31, 273,389.40 and 70,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,384.31, 273,389.40 and 70,034.28 is: 104,979.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,384.31 : 273,389.40 = 70,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,384.31/273,389.40 = 70,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,384.31x = 273,389.40 × 70,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,384.31x = 19,146,629,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,146,629,788.63/182,384.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,979.59

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