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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,575.80, 273,863.70 and 163,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,575.80, 273,863.70 and 163,222.20 is: 244,833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,575.80 : 273,863.70 = 163,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,575.80/273,863.70 = 163,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,575.80x = 273,863.70 × 163,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,575.80x = 44,700,635,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,700,635,614.14/182,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,833.30

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