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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,979.22, 913,218.96 and 182,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,979.22, 913,218.96 and 182,364.70 is: 273,472.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,979.22 : 913,218.96 = 182,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,979.22/913,218.96 = 182,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,979.22x = 913,218.96 × 182,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,979.22x = 166,538,901,674.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,538,901,674.71/608,979.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,472.22

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