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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,802.30, 273,668.85 and 130,314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,802.30, 273,668.85 and 130,314.30 is: 195,090.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,802.30 : 273,668.85 = 130,314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,802.30/273,668.85 = 130,314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,802.30x = 273,668.85 × 130,314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,802.30x = 35,662,964,619.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,662,964,619.56/182,802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,090.35

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