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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,148.36, 412,722.54 and 181,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,148.36, 412,722.54 and 181,632.24 is: 272,448.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,148.36 : 412,722.54 = 181,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,148.36/412,722.54 = 181,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,148.36x = 412,722.54 × 181,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,148.36x = 74,963,719,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,963,719,438.69/275,148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,448.36

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