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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,158.48, 376,824.72 and 182,536.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,158.48, 376,824.72 and 182,536.72 is: 251,811.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,158.48 : 376,824.72 = 182,536.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,158.48/376,824.72 = 182,536.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,158.48x = 376,824.72 × 182,536.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,158.48x = 68,784,348,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,784,348,403.72/273,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,811.14

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