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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,078.46, 724,617.71 and 183,488.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,078.46, 724,617.71 and 183,488.18 is: 275,232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,078.46 : 724,617.71 = 183,488.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,078.46/724,617.71 = 183,488.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,078.46x = 724,617.71 × 183,488.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,078.46x = 132,958,784,803.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,958,784,803.67/483,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,232.28

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