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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,995.45, 695,997.29 and 183,512.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,995.45, 695,997.29 and 183,512.73 is: 275,270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,995.45 : 695,997.29 = 183,512.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,995.45/695,997.29 = 183,512.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,995.45x = 695,997.29 × 183,512.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,995.45x = 127,724,361,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,724,361,842.94/463,995.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,270.72

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