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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,982.90, 700,006.64 and 182,281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,982.90, 700,006.64 and 182,281.97 is: 273,240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,982.90 : 700,006.64 = 182,281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,982.90/700,006.64 = 182,281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,982.90x = 700,006.64 × 182,281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,982.90x = 127,598,590,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,598,590,190.89/466,982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,240.39

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