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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,275.62, 723,406.14 and 201,792.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,275.62, 723,406.14 and 201,792.87 is: 302,686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,275.62 : 723,406.14 = 201,792.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,275.62/723,406.14 = 201,792.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,275.62x = 723,406.14 × 201,792.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,275.62x = 145,978,201,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,978,201,166.22/482,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,686.25

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