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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,607.90, 412,974.45 and 182,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,607.90, 412,974.45 and 182,004.30 is: 272,717.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,607.90 : 412,974.45 = 182,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,607.90/412,974.45 = 182,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,607.90x = 412,974.45 × 182,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,607.90x = 75,163,125,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,163,125,690.14/275,607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,717.60

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