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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,683.30, 274,163.73 and 147,231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,683.30, 274,163.73 and 147,231.22 is: 220,958.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,683.30 : 274,163.73 = 147,231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,683.30/274,163.73 = 147,231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,683.30x = 274,163.73 × 147,231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,683.30x = 40,365,460,447.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,365,460,447.65/182,683.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,958.68

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