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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,948.32, 725,291.76 and 247,091.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,948.32, 725,291.76 and 247,091.36 is: 370,315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,948.32 : 725,291.76 = 247,091.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,948.32/725,291.76 = 247,091.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,948.32x = 725,291.76 × 247,091.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,948.32x = 179,213,327,375.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,213,327,375.19/483,948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,315.01

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