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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,741.44, 273,447.60 and 150,854.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,741.44, 273,447.60 and 150,854.98 is: 225,733.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,741.44 : 273,447.60 = 150,854.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,741.44/273,447.60 = 150,854.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,741.44x = 273,447.60 × 150,854.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,741.44x = 41,250,932,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,250,932,229.05/182,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,733.87

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