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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,437.20, 273,655.80 and 153,568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,437.20, 273,655.80 and 153,568.80 is: 230,353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,437.20 : 273,655.80 = 153,568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,437.20/273,655.80 = 153,568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,437.20x = 273,655.80 × 153,568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,437.20x = 42,024,992,819.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024,992,819.04/182,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,353.20

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