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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,449.80, 273,674.70 and 132,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,449.80, 273,674.70 and 132,294.60 is: 198,441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,449.80 : 273,674.70 = 132,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,449.80/273,674.70 = 132,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,449.80x = 273,674.70 × 132,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,449.80x = 36,205,684,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,205,684,966.62/182,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,441.90

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