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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,985.98, 652,732.99 and 182,244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,985.98, 652,732.99 and 182,244.87 is: 273,473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,985.98 : 652,732.99 = 182,244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,985.98/652,732.99 = 182,244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,985.98x = 652,732.99 × 182,244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,985.98x = 118,957,238,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,957,238,451.65/434,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,473.73

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