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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,724.35, 723,441.64 and 254,554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,724.35, 723,441.64 and 254,554.64 is: 381,491.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,724.35 : 723,441.64 = 254,554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,724.35/723,441.64 = 254,554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,724.35x = 723,441.64 × 254,554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,724.35x = 184,155,426,231.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,155,426,231.21/482,724.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,491.89

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