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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,221.62, 724,545.28 and 183,724.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,221.62, 724,545.28 and 183,724.12 is: 275,477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,221.62 : 724,545.28 = 183,724.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,221.62/724,545.28 = 183,724.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,221.62x = 724,545.28 × 183,724.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,221.62x = 133,116,439,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,116,439,426.81/483,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,477.00

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