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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,552.36, 273,931.62 and 98,310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,552.36, 273,931.62 and 98,310.74 is: 147,521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,552.36 : 273,931.62 = 98,310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,552.36/273,931.62 = 98,310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,552.36x = 273,931.62 × 98,310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,552.36x = 26,930,420,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,930,420,271.60/182,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,521.62

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