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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,483.80, 273,725.70 and 132,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,483.80, 273,725.70 and 132,328.60 is: 198,492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,483.80 : 273,725.70 = 132,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,483.80/273,725.70 = 132,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,483.80x = 273,725.70 × 132,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,483.80x = 36,221,738,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,221,738,665.02/182,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,492.90

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