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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,747.65, 273,457.17 and 150,861.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,747.65, 273,457.17 and 150,861.19 is: 225,743.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,747.65 : 273,457.17 = 150,861.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,747.65/273,457.17 = 150,861.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,747.65x = 273,457.17 × 150,861.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,747.65x = 41,254,074,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,254,074,080.23/182,747.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,743.39

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