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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,437.98, 273,671.55 and 64,135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,437.98, 273,671.55 and 64,135.86 is: 96,208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,437.98 : 273,671.55 = 64,135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,437.98/273,671.55 = 64,135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,437.98x = 273,671.55 × 64,135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,437.98x = 17,552,160,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,552,160,216.78/182,437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,208.92

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