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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,256.04, 718,976.22 and 183,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,256.04, 718,976.22 and 183,745 is: 275,652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,256.04 : 718,976.22 = 183,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,256.04/718,976.22 = 183,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,256.04x = 718,976.22 × 183,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,256.04x = 132,108,285,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,108,285,543.90/479,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,652.83

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