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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,320.72, 843,480.41 and 183,240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,320.72, 843,480.41 and 183,240.86 is: 274,861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,320.72 : 843,480.41 = 183,240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,320.72/843,480.41 = 183,240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,320.72x = 843,480.41 × 183,240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,320.72x = 154,560,070,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,560,070,587.95/562,320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,861.06

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