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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,466.72, 779,244.48 and 182,478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,466.72, 779,244.48 and 182,478.08 is: 273,732.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,466.72 : 779,244.48 = 182,478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,466.72/779,244.48 = 182,478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,466.72x = 779,244.48 × 182,478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,466.72x = 142,195,036,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,195,036,561.00/519,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,732.72

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