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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,899.73, 252,487.93 and 137,595.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,899.73, 252,487.93 and 137,595.01 is: 189,946.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,899.73 : 252,487.93 = 137,595.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,899.73/252,487.93 = 137,595.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,899.73x = 252,487.93 × 137,595.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,899.73x = 34,741,078,278.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,741,078,278.02/182,899.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,946.03

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