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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,174.04, 665,159.31 and 307,825.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,174.04, 665,159.31 and 307,825.72 is: 424,645.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,174.04 : 665,159.31 = 307,825.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,174.04/665,159.31 = 307,825.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,174.04x = 665,159.31 × 307,825.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,174.04x = 204,753,140,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,753,140,553.92/482,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,645.72

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