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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,952.24, 274,428.36 and 120,608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,952.24, 274,428.36 and 120,608.16 is: 180,912.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,952.24 : 274,428.36 = 120,608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,952.24/274,428.36 = 120,608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,952.24x = 274,428.36 × 120,608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,952.24x = 33,098,299,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,098,299,551.42/182,952.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,912.24

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