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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,934.39, 376,805.76 and 182,443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,934.39, 376,805.76 and 182,443.62 is: 251,876.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,934.39 : 376,805.76 = 182,443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,934.39/376,805.76 = 182,443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,934.39x = 376,805.76 × 182,443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,934.39x = 68,745,806,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,745,806,891.25/272,934.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,876.68

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