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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,120.60, 724,097.70 and 246,341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,120.60, 724,097.70 and 246,341.40 is: 369,214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,120.60 : 724,097.70 = 246,341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,120.60/724,097.70 = 246,341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,120.60x = 724,097.70 × 246,341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,120.60x = 178,375,241,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,375,241,154.78/483,120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,214.73

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