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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,362.22, 725,117.10 and 246,575.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,362.22, 725,117.10 and 246,575.72 is: 369,901.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,362.22 : 725,117.10 = 246,575.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,362.22/725,117.10 = 246,575.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,362.22x = 725,117.10 × 246,575.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,362.22x = 178,796,271,016.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,796,271,016.81/483,362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,901.21

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