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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,744.64, 273,452.68 and 150,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,744.64, 273,452.68 and 150,858.20 is: 225,738.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,744.64 : 273,452.68 = 150,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,744.64/273,452.68 = 150,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,744.64x = 273,452.68 × 150,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,744.64x = 41,252,579,089.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,252,579,089.98/182,744.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,738.93

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