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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,772.96, 1,021,159.44 and 182,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,772.96, 1,021,159.44 and 182,124 is: 273,186

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,772.96 : 1,021,159.44 = 182,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,772.96/1,021,159.44 = 182,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,772.96x = 1,021,159.44 × 182,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,772.96x = 185,977,641,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,977,641,850.56/680,772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,186

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