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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,874.92, 725,960.01 and 247,383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,874.92, 725,960.01 and 247,383.68 is: 371,150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,874.92 : 725,960.01 = 247,383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,874.92/725,960.01 = 247,383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,874.92x = 725,960.01 × 247,383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,874.92x = 179,590,655,176.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,590,655,176.84/483,874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,150.99

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