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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,552, 719,362.56 and 184,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,552, 719,362.56 and 184,064 is: 276,109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,552 : 719,362.56 = 184,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,552/719,362.56 = 184,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,552x = 719,362.56 × 184,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,552x = 132,408,750,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,408,750,243.84/479,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,109.26

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