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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,130.47, 724,470.71 and 179,313.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,130.47, 724,470.71 and 179,313.05 is: 268,886.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,130.47 : 724,470.71 = 179,313.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,130.47/724,470.71 = 179,313.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,130.47x = 724,470.71 × 179,313.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,130.47x = 129,907,048,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,907,048,126.85/483,130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,886.06

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