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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,667.66, 722,949.84 and 245,187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,667.66, 722,949.84 and 245,187.36 is: 368,009.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,667.66 : 722,949.84 = 245,187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,667.66/722,949.84 = 245,187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,667.66x = 722,949.84 × 245,187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,667.66x = 177,258,162,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,258,162,682.02/481,667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,009.27

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