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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,377.40, 725,066.41 and 183,788.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,377.40, 725,066.41 and 183,788.72 is: 275,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,377.40 : 725,066.41 = 183,788.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,377.40/725,066.41 = 183,788.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,377.40x = 725,066.41 × 183,788.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,377.40x = 133,259,027,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,259,027,408.90/483,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,683.20

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