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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,669.66, 722,952.84 and 245,189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,669.66, 722,952.84 and 245,189.36 is: 368,012.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,669.66 : 722,952.84 = 245,189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,669.66/722,952.84 = 245,189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,669.66x = 722,952.84 × 245,189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,669.66x = 177,260,344,149.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,260,344,149.78/481,669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,012.27

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