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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,012.60, 723,935.70 and 246,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,012.60, 723,935.70 and 246,233.40 is: 369,052.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,012.60 : 723,935.70 = 246,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,012.60/723,935.70 = 246,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,012.60x = 723,935.70 × 246,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,012.60x = 178,257,148,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,257,148,792.38/483,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,052.79

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