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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,279.44, 696,481.08 and 183,731.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,279.44, 696,481.08 and 183,731.08 is: 275,621.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,279.44 : 696,481.08 = 183,731.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,279.44/696,481.08 = 183,731.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,279.44x = 696,481.08 × 183,731.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,279.44x = 127,965,221,027.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,965,221,027.97/464,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,621.12

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