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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,734.40, 274,101.60 and 168,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,734.40, 274,101.60 and 168,737.60 is: 253,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,734.40 : 274,101.60 = 168,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,734.40/274,101.60 = 168,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,734.40x = 274,101.60 × 168,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,734.40x = 46,251,246,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,251,246,140.16/182,734.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,106.40

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