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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,270.04, 718,997.22 and 183,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,270.04, 718,997.22 and 183,759 is: 275,673.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,270.04 : 718,997.22 = 183,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,270.04/718,997.22 = 183,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,270.04x = 718,997.22 × 183,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,270.04x = 132,122,210,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,122,210,149.98/479,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,673.84

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