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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,747.40, 413,183.70 and 182,143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,747.40, 413,183.70 and 182,143.80 is: 272,926.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,747.40 : 413,183.70 = 182,143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,747.40/413,183.70 = 182,143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,747.40x = 413,183.70 × 182,143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,747.40x = 75,258,849,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,258,849,216.06/275,747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,926.78

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