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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,999.70, 696,003.66 and 183,516.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,999.70, 696,003.66 and 183,516.98 is: 275,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,999.70 : 696,003.66 = 183,516.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,999.70/696,003.66 = 183,516.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,999.70x = 696,003.66 × 183,516.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,999.70x = 127,728,489,752.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,728,489,752.15/463,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,277.10

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