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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,225.62, 724,551.27 and 183,728.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,225.62, 724,551.27 and 183,728.12 is: 275,483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,225.62 : 724,551.27 = 183,728.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,225.62/724,551.27 = 183,728.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,225.62x = 724,551.27 × 183,728.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,225.62x = 133,120,442,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,120,442,680.71/483,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,483.00

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