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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,663.88, 723,246.84 and 182,983.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,663.88, 723,246.84 and 182,983.32 is: 274,191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,663.88 : 723,246.84 = 182,983.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,663.88/723,246.84 = 182,983.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,663.88x = 723,246.84 × 182,983.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,663.88x = 132,342,107,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,342,107,962.71/482,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,191.03

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