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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,385.58, 700,797.57 and 182,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,385.58, 700,797.57 and 182,737 is: 273,995.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,385.58 : 700,797.57 = 182,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,385.58/700,797.57 = 182,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,385.58x = 700,797.57 × 182,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,385.58x = 128,061,645,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,061,645,549.09/467,385.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,995.71

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