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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,505.76, 273,376.92 and 146,774.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,505.76, 273,376.92 and 146,774.13 is: 219,854.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,505.76 : 273,376.92 = 146,774.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,505.76/273,376.92 = 146,774.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,505.76x = 273,376.92 × 146,774.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,505.76x = 40,124,659,120.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,124,659,120.32/182,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,854.21

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