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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,428.68, 725,068.14 and 246,946.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,428.68, 725,068.14 and 246,946.12 is: 370,380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,428.68 : 725,068.14 = 246,946.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,428.68/725,068.14 = 246,946.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,428.68x = 725,068.14 × 246,946.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,428.68x = 179,052,763,908.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,052,763,908.62/483,428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,380.93

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