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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,256.80, 695,115.60 and 182,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,256.80, 695,115.60 and 182,783.20 is: 274,265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,256.80 : 695,115.60 = 182,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,256.80/695,115.60 = 182,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,256.80x = 695,115.60 × 182,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,256.80x = 127,055,453,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,055,453,737.92/463,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,265.71

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