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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,222.49, 724,546.59 and 183,724.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,222.49, 724,546.59 and 183,724.99 is: 275,478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,222.49 : 724,546.59 = 183,724.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,222.49/724,546.59 = 183,724.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,222.49x = 724,546.59 × 183,724.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,222.49x = 133,117,314,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,117,314,083.66/483,222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,478.31

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