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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,958.35, 273,994.60 and 126,640.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,958.35, 273,994.60 and 126,640.67 is: 189,654.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,958.35 : 273,994.60 = 126,640.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,958.35/273,994.60 = 126,640.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,958.35x = 273,994.60 × 126,640.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,958.35x = 34,698,859,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,698,859,720.38/182,958.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,654.42

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