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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,180.28, 724,606.38 and 183,588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,180.28, 724,606.38 and 183,588.88 is: 275,320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,180.28 : 724,606.38 = 183,588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,180.28/724,606.38 = 183,588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,180.28x = 724,606.38 × 183,588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,180.28x = 133,029,673,745.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,029,673,745.05/483,180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,320.99

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