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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,417.79, 726,676.22 and 185,150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,417.79, 726,676.22 and 185,150.26 is: 277,744.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,417.79 : 726,676.22 = 185,150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,417.79/726,676.22 = 185,150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,417.79x = 726,676.22 × 185,150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,417.79x = 134,544,289,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,544,289,715.00/484,417.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,744.32

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