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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,718.76, 275,470.89 and 71,267.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,718.76, 275,470.89 and 71,267.58 is: 106,859.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,718.76 : 275,470.89 = 71,267.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,718.76/275,470.89 = 71,267.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,718.76x = 275,470.89 × 71,267.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,718.76x = 19,632,143,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632,143,423.49/183,718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,859.76

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