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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,821.80, 273,698.10 and 130,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,821.80, 273,698.10 and 130,333.80 is: 195,119.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,821.80 : 273,698.10 = 130,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,821.80/273,698.10 = 130,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,821.80x = 273,698.10 × 130,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,821.80x = 35,672,113,425.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,672,113,425.78/182,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,119.58

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