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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,429.68, 725,069.64 and 246,947.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,429.68, 725,069.64 and 246,947.12 is: 370,382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,429.68 : 725,069.64 = 246,947.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,429.68/725,069.64 = 246,947.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,429.68x = 725,069.64 × 246,947.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,429.68x = 179,053,859,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,053,859,397.44/483,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,382.43

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