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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,372.76, 725,132.96 and 246,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,372.76, 725,132.96 and 246,586.20 is: 369,916.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,372.76 : 725,132.96 = 246,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,372.76/725,132.96 = 246,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,372.76x = 725,132.96 × 246,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,372.76x = 178,807,781,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,807,781,101.15/483,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,916.96

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