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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,436.72, 275,126.70 and 75,377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,436.72, 275,126.70 and 75,377.04 is: 113,053.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,436.72 : 275,126.70 = 75,377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,436.72/275,126.70 = 75,377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,436.72x = 275,126.70 × 75,377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,436.72x = 20,738,236,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,738,236,270.97/183,436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,053.90

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