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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,744.65, 273,452.67 and 150,858.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,744.65, 273,452.67 and 150,858.19 is: 225,738.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,744.65 : 273,452.67 = 150,858.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,744.65/273,452.67 = 150,858.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,744.65x = 273,452.67 × 150,858.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,744.65x = 41,252,574,846.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,252,574,846.87/182,744.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,738.89

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