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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,345.72, 779,104.71 and 182,298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,345.72, 779,104.71 and 182,298.96 is: 273,478.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,345.72 : 779,104.71 = 182,298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,345.72/779,104.71 = 182,298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,345.72x = 779,104.71 × 182,298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,345.72x = 142,029,978,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,029,978,364.10/519,345.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,478.67

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