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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,005.80, 726,008.70 and 247,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,005.80, 726,008.70 and 247,269.80 is: 370,904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,005.80 : 726,008.70 = 247,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,005.80/726,008.70 = 247,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,005.80x = 726,008.70 × 247,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,005.80x = 179,520,026,047.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,520,026,047.26/484,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,904.70

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