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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,925.64, 376,793.67 and 182,434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,925.64, 376,793.67 and 182,434.87 is: 251,864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,925.64 : 376,793.67 = 182,434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,925.64/376,793.67 = 182,434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,925.64x = 376,793.67 × 182,434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,925.64x = 68,740,304,203.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,740,304,203.27/272,925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,864.59

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