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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,244.31, 843,365.71 and 183,164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,244.31, 843,365.71 and 183,164.38 is: 274,746.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,244.31 : 843,365.71 = 183,164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,244.31/843,365.71 = 183,164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,244.31x = 843,365.71 × 183,164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,244.31x = 154,474,557,385.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,474,557,385.41/562,244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,746.32

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