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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,725.38, 444,552.93 and 182,674.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,725.38, 444,552.93 and 182,674.71 is: 273,682.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,725.38 : 444,552.93 = 182,674.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,725.38/444,552.93 = 182,674.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,725.38x = 444,552.93 × 182,674.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,725.38x = 81,208,577,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,208,577,567.40/296,725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,682.61

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