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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,535.40, 695,303.10 and 182,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,535.40, 695,303.10 and 182,908.20 is: 274,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,535.40 : 695,303.10 = 182,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,535.40/695,303.10 = 182,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,535.40x = 695,303.10 × 182,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,535.40x = 127,176,638,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,176,638,475.42/463,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,362.30

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