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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,974.65, 274,461.98 and 120,191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,974.65, 274,461.98 and 120,191.55 is: 180,287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,974.65 : 274,461.98 = 120,191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,974.65/274,461.98 = 120,191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,974.65x = 274,461.98 × 120,191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,974.65x = 32,988,010,191.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,988,010,191.31/182,974.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,287.33

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