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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,701.16, 273,387.43 and 150,814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,701.16, 273,387.43 and 150,814.70 is: 225,673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,701.16 : 273,387.43 = 150,814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,701.16/273,387.43 = 150,814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,701.16x = 273,387.43 × 150,814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,701.16x = 41,230,843,239.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230,843,239.22/182,701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,673.68

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