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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,999.70, 325,499.55 and 182,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,999.70, 325,499.55 and 182,007.70 is: 273,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,999.70 : 325,499.55 = 182,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,999.70/325,499.55 = 182,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,999.70x = 325,499.55 × 182,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,999.70x = 59,243,424,446.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,243,424,446.54/216,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,011.55

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