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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,271.42, 696,469.08 and 183,723.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,271.42, 696,469.08 and 183,723.06 is: 275,609.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,271.42 : 696,469.08 = 183,723.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,271.42/696,469.08 = 183,723.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,271.42x = 696,469.08 × 183,723.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,271.42x = 127,957,430,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,957,430,572.99/464,271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,609.11

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