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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,558.40, 695,337.60 and 182,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,558.40, 695,337.60 and 182,931.20 is: 274,396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,558.40 : 695,337.60 = 182,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,558.40/695,337.60 = 182,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,558.40x = 695,337.60 × 182,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,558.40x = 127,198,941,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,198,941,573.12/463,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,396.80

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