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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,654.82, 273,539.34 and 126,336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,654.82, 273,539.34 and 126,336.87 is: 189,198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,654.82 : 273,539.34 = 126,336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,654.82/273,539.34 = 126,336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,654.82x = 273,539.34 × 126,336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,654.82x = 34,558,104,037.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,558,104,037.47/182,654.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,198.97

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