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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,731.43, 725,913.18 and 184,214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,731.43, 725,913.18 and 184,214.90 is: 276,442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,731.43 : 725,913.18 = 184,214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,731.43/725,913.18 = 184,214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,731.43x = 725,913.18 × 184,214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,731.43x = 133,724,020,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,724,020,232.82/483,731.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,442.70

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