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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,584.18, 638,528.69 and 182,323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,584.18, 638,528.69 and 182,323.18 is: 273,550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,584.18 : 638,528.69 = 182,323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,584.18/638,528.69 = 182,323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,584.18x = 638,528.69 × 182,323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,584.18x = 116,418,580,370.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,418,580,370.42/425,584.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,550.07

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