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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,223.24, 724,287.94 and 246,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,223.24, 724,287.94 and 246,064.96 is: 368,818.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,223.24 : 724,287.94 = 246,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,223.24/724,287.94 = 246,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,223.24x = 724,287.94 × 246,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,223.24x = 178,221,882,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,221,882,984.58/483,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,818.94

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