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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,146.54, 331,233.58 and 182,760.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,146.54, 331,233.58 and 182,760.77 is: 273,739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,146.54 : 331,233.58 = 182,760.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,146.54/331,233.58 = 182,760.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,146.54x = 331,233.58 × 182,760.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,146.54x = 60,536,502,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,536,502,017.59/221,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,739.32

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