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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,998.20, 696,001.41 and 183,515.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,998.20, 696,001.41 and 183,515.48 is: 275,274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,998.20 : 696,001.41 = 183,515.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,998.20/696,001.41 = 183,515.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,998.20x = 696,001.41 × 183,515.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,998.20x = 127,727,032,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,727,032,836.83/463,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,274.85

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