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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,660.24, 274,145.88 and 71,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,660.24, 274,145.88 and 71,930 is: 107,956.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,660.24 : 274,145.88 = 71,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,660.24/274,145.88 = 71,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,660.24x = 274,145.88 × 71,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,660.24x = 19,719,313,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,719,313,148.40/182,660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,956.24

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