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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,471.89, 725,207.83 and 183,883.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,471.89, 725,207.83 and 183,883.26 is: 275,824.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,471.89 : 725,207.83 = 183,883.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,471.89/725,207.83 = 183,883.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,471.89x = 725,207.83 × 183,883.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,471.89x = 133,353,579,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,353,579,038.51/483,471.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,824.89

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