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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,727.80, 485,591.70 and 183,759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,727.80, 485,591.70 and 183,759.80 is: 275,639.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,727.80 : 485,591.70 = 183,759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,727.80/485,591.70 = 183,759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,727.80x = 485,591.70 × 183,759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,727.80x = 89,232,233,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,232,233,673.66/323,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,639.70

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