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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,999.45, 696,003.29 and 183,516.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,999.45, 696,003.29 and 183,516.73 is: 275,276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,999.45 : 696,003.29 = 183,516.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,999.45/696,003.29 = 183,516.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,999.45x = 696,003.29 × 183,516.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,999.45x = 127,728,247,850.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,728,247,850.04/463,999.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,276.72

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