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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,356.22, 725,108.10 and 246,569.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,356.22, 725,108.10 and 246,569.73 is: 369,892.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,356.22 : 725,108.10 = 246,569.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,356.22/725,108.10 = 246,569.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,356.22x = 725,108.10 × 246,569.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,356.22x = 178,789,708,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,789,708,437.81/483,356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,892.23

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