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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,306.69, 747,558.52 and 182,766.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,306.69, 747,558.52 and 182,766.33 is: 274,185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,306.69 : 747,558.52 = 182,766.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,306.69/747,558.52 = 182,766.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,306.69x = 747,558.52 × 182,766.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,306.69x = 136,628,526,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,628,526,703.72/498,306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,185.62

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