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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,339.18, 747,564.66 and 182,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,339.18, 747,564.66 and 182,795.18 is: 274,213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,339.18 : 747,564.66 = 182,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,339.18/747,564.66 = 182,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,339.18x = 747,564.66 × 182,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,339.18x = 136,651,212,848.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,651,212,848.52/498,339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,213.26

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