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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,727.64, 273,804.22 and 140,556.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,727.64, 273,804.22 and 140,556.82 is: 210,614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,727.64 : 273,804.22 = 140,556.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,727.64/273,804.22 = 140,556.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,727.64x = 273,804.22 × 140,556.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,727.64x = 38,485,050,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,485,050,465.78/182,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,614.28

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