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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,322.52, 273,729.62 and 164,223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,322.52, 273,729.62 and 164,223.84 is: 245,212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,322.52 : 273,729.62 = 164,223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,322.52/273,729.62 = 164,223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,322.52x = 273,729.62 × 164,223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,322.52x = 44,952,928,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,952,928,497.02/183,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,212.26

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