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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,477.34, 275,265.22 and 146,178.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,477.34, 275,265.22 and 146,178.06 is: 219,306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,477.34 : 275,265.22 = 146,178.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,477.34/275,265.22 = 146,178.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,477.34x = 275,265.22 × 146,178.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,477.34x = 40,237,735,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,237,735,845.07/183,477.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,306.30

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