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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,298.36, 414,447.54 and 182,782.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,298.36, 414,447.54 and 182,782.24 is: 274,173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,298.36 : 414,447.54 = 182,782.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,298.36/414,447.54 = 182,782.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,298.36x = 414,447.54 × 182,782.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,298.36x = 75,753,649,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,753,649,723.69/276,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,173.36

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