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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,079.04, 718,711.04 and 183,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,079.04, 718,711.04 and 183,568 is: 275,387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,079.04 : 718,711.04 = 183,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,079.04/718,711.04 = 183,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,079.04x = 718,711.04 × 183,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,079.04x = 131,932,348,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,932,348,190.72/479,079.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,387.44

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