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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,737.04, 274,344.29 and 146,732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,737.04, 274,344.29 and 146,732.72 is: 220,290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,737.04 : 274,344.29 = 146,732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,737.04/274,344.29 = 146,732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,737.04x = 274,344.29 × 146,732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,737.04x = 40,255,284,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,255,284,701.59/182,737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,290.78

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