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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,675.88, 723,264.84 and 182,995.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,675.88, 723,264.84 and 182,995.32 is: 274,209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,675.88 : 723,264.84 = 182,995.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,675.88/723,264.84 = 182,995.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,675.88x = 723,264.84 × 182,995.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,675.88x = 132,354,080,840.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,354,080,840.55/482,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,209.02

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