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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,834.32, 723,413.52 and 245,335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,834.32, 723,413.52 and 245,335.92 is: 368,340.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,834.32 : 723,413.52 = 245,335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,834.32/723,413.52 = 245,335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,834.32x = 723,413.52 × 245,335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,834.32x = 177,479,321,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,479,321,469.64/481,834.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,340.97

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