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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,507.76, 273,379.92 and 146,776.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,507.76, 273,379.92 and 146,776.13 is: 219,857.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,507.76 : 273,379.92 = 146,776.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,507.76/273,379.92 = 146,776.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,507.76x = 273,379.92 × 146,776.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,507.76x = 40,125,646,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,125,646,677.31/182,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,857.21

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