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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,230.18, 694,837.71 and 182,749.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,230.18, 694,837.71 and 182,749.86 is: 274,121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,230.18 : 694,837.71 = 182,749.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,230.18/694,837.71 = 182,749.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,230.18x = 694,837.71 × 182,749.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,230.18x = 126,981,494,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,981,494,225.22/463,230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,121.81

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