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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,170.42, 843,314.76 and 183,120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,170.42, 843,314.76 and 183,120.72 is: 274,700.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,170.42 : 843,314.76 = 183,120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,170.42/843,314.76 = 183,120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,170.42x = 843,314.76 × 183,120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,170.42x = 154,428,406,037.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,428,406,037.83/562,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,700.34

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