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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,249.59, 843,373.34 and 183,169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,249.59, 843,373.34 and 183,169.88 is: 274,754.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,249.59 : 843,373.34 = 183,169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,249.59/843,373.34 = 183,169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,249.59x = 843,373.34 × 183,169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,249.59x = 154,480,593,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,480,593,483.00/562,249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,754.48

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