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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,979.48, 274,328.51 and 92,948.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,979.48, 274,328.51 and 92,948.21 is: 139,350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,979.48 : 274,328.51 = 92,948.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,979.48/274,328.51 = 92,948.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,979.48x = 274,328.51 × 92,948.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,979.48x = 25,498,343,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,498,343,956.47/182,979.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,350.84

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