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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,506.76, 273,378.42 and 146,775.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,506.76, 273,378.42 and 146,775.13 is: 219,855.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,506.76 : 273,378.42 = 146,775.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,506.76/273,378.42 = 146,775.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,506.76x = 273,378.42 × 146,775.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,506.76x = 40,125,153,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,125,153,134.69/182,506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,855.71

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