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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,452.51, 273,297.39 and 146,720.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,452.51, 273,297.39 and 146,720.58 is: 219,774.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,452.51 : 273,297.39 = 146,720.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,452.51/273,297.39 = 146,720.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,452.51x = 273,297.39 × 146,720.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,452.51x = 40,098,351,573.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,098,351,573.29/182,452.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,774.18

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