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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,565.30, 273,847.95 and 132,410.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,565.30, 273,847.95 and 132,410.10 is: 198,615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,565.30 : 273,847.95 = 132,410.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,565.30/273,847.95 = 132,410.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,565.30x = 273,847.95 × 132,410.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,565.30x = 36,260,234,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,260,234,444.30/182,565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,615.15

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