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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,371.52, 725,130.98 and 246,585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,371.52, 725,130.98 and 246,585.02 is: 369,915.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,371.52 : 725,130.98 = 246,585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,371.52/725,130.98 = 246,585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,371.52x = 725,130.98 × 246,585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,371.52x = 178,806,437,205.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,806,437,205.92/483,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,915.13

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