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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,384.58, 700,796.07 and 182,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,384.58, 700,796.07 and 182,736 is: 273,994.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,384.58 : 700,796.07 = 182,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,384.58/700,796.07 = 182,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,384.58x = 700,796.07 × 182,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,384.58x = 128,060,670,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,060,670,647.52/467,384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,994.21

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