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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,904.10, 723,772.95 and 246,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,904.10, 723,772.95 and 246,124.90 is: 368,890.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,904.10 : 723,772.95 = 246,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,904.10/723,772.95 = 246,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,904.10x = 723,772.95 × 246,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,904.10x = 178,138,544,941.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,138,544,941.46/482,904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,890.11

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