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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,627.63, 725,448.42 and 184,124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,627.63, 725,448.42 and 184,124.66 is: 276,189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,627.63 : 725,448.42 = 184,124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,627.63/725,448.42 = 184,124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,627.63x = 725,448.42 × 184,124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,627.63x = 133,572,940,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,572,940,052.80/483,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,189.64

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