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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,225.10, 718,837.65 and 183,737.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,225.10, 718,837.65 and 183,737.10 is: 275,605.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,225.10 : 718,837.65 = 183,737.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,225.10/718,837.65 = 183,737.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,225.10x = 718,837.65 × 183,737.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,225.10x = 132,077,145,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,077,145,181.82/479,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,605.65

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