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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,734.88, 700,068.48 and 182,371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,734.88, 700,068.48 and 182,371.96 is: 273,544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,734.88 : 700,068.48 = 182,371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,734.88/700,068.48 = 182,371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,734.88x = 700,068.48 × 182,371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,734.88x = 127,672,860,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,672,860,831.82/466,734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,544.72

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