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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,230.68, 723,247.20 and 182,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,230.68, 723,247.20 and 182,607.90 is: 273,874.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,230.68 : 723,247.20 = 182,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,230.68/723,247.20 = 182,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,230.68x = 723,247.20 × 182,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,230.68x = 132,070,652,372.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,070,652,372.88/482,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,874.43

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