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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,446.86, 722,111.96 and 244,959.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,446.86, 722,111.96 and 244,959.26 is: 367,409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,446.86 : 722,111.96 = 244,959.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,446.86/722,111.96 = 244,959.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,446.86x = 722,111.96 × 244,959.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,446.86x = 176,888,011,358.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,888,011,358.75/481,446.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,409.21

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