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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,725.41, 719,456.76 and 180,182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,725.41, 719,456.76 and 180,182.82 is: 270,224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,725.41 : 719,456.76 = 180,182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,725.41/719,456.76 = 180,182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,725.41x = 719,456.76 × 180,182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,725.41x = 129,633,747,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,633,747,884.86/479,725.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,224.89

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