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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,436.62, 275,108.76 and 71,078.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,436.62, 275,108.76 and 71,078.28 is: 106,599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,436.62 : 275,108.76 = 71,078.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,436.62/275,108.76 = 71,078.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,436.62x = 275,108.76 × 71,078.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,436.62x = 19,554,257,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,554,257,473.73/183,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,599.53

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