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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,219, 702,432.72 and 183,937.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,219, 702,432.72 and 183,937.08 is: 275,946.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,219 : 702,432.72 = 183,937.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,219/702,432.72 = 183,937.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,219x = 702,432.72 × 183,937.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,219x = 129,203,423,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,203,423,413.26/468,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,946.56

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