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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,364.77, 722,129.13 and 241,593.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,364.77, 722,129.13 and 241,593.01 is: 362,430.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,364.77 : 722,129.13 = 241,593.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,364.77/722,129.13 = 241,593.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,364.77x = 722,129.13 × 241,593.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,364.77x = 174,461,350,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,461,350,125.38/481,364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,430.66

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