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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,051.48, 906,080.10 and 183,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,051.48, 906,080.10 and 183,331 is: 274,997.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,051.48 : 906,080.10 = 183,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,051.48/906,080.10 = 183,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,051.48x = 906,080.10 × 183,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,051.48x = 166,112,570,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,112,570,813.10/604,051.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,997.37

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