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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,445.48, 273,697.02 and 77,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,445.48, 273,697.02 and 77,265 is: 115,909.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,445.48 : 273,697.02 = 77,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,445.48/273,697.02 = 77,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,445.48x = 273,697.02 × 77,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,445.48x = 21,147,200,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,147,200,250.30/182,445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,909.70

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