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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,257.52, 724,886.76 and 183,667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,257.52, 724,886.76 and 183,667.68 is: 275,501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,257.52 : 724,886.76 = 183,667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,257.52/724,886.76 = 183,667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,257.52x = 724,886.76 × 183,667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,257.52x = 133,138,269,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,138,269,471.92/483,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,501.70

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