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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,814.80, 725,722.20 and 247,078.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,814.80, 725,722.20 and 247,078.80 is: 370,618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,814.80 : 725,722.20 = 247,078.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,814.80/725,722.20 = 247,078.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,814.80x = 725,722.20 × 247,078.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,814.80x = 179,310,570,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,310,570,309.36/483,814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,618.20

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