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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,955.34, 274,323.66 and 70,542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,955.34, 274,323.66 and 70,542.34 is: 105,771.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,955.34 : 274,323.66 = 70,542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,955.34/274,323.66 = 70,542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,955.34x = 274,323.66 × 70,542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,955.34x = 19,351,432,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351,432,893.76/182,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,771.35

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