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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,371.76, 725,131.35 and 246,585.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,371.76, 725,131.35 and 246,585.27 is: 369,915.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,371.76 : 725,131.35 = 246,585.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,371.76/725,131.35 = 246,585.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,371.76x = 725,131.35 × 246,585.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,371.76x = 178,806,709,725.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,806,709,725.21/483,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,915.51

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