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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,744.70, 274,117.05 and 175,746.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,744.70, 274,117.05 and 175,746.30 is: 263,619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,744.70 : 274,117.05 = 175,746.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,744.70/274,117.05 = 175,746.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,744.70x = 274,117.05 × 175,746.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,744.70x = 48,175,057,304.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,175,057,304.42/182,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,619.45

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