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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,566.27, 694,111.85 and 182,280.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,566.27, 694,111.85 and 182,280.35 is: 273,523.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,566.27 : 694,111.85 = 182,280.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,566.27/694,111.85 = 182,280.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,566.27x = 694,111.85 × 182,280.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,566.27x = 126,522,946,575.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,522,946,575.19/462,566.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,523.94

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