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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,009.70, 325,514.55 and 182,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,009.70, 325,514.55 and 182,017.70 is: 273,026.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,009.70 : 325,514.55 = 182,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,009.70/325,514.55 = 182,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,009.70x = 325,514.55 × 182,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,009.70x = 59,249,409,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,249,409,707.54/217,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,026.55

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