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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,006.80, 726,010.20 and 247,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,006.80, 726,010.20 and 247,270.80 is: 370,906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,006.80 : 726,010.20 = 247,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,006.80/726,010.20 = 247,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,006.80x = 726,010.20 × 247,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,006.80x = 179,521,122,962.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,521,122,962.16/484,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,906.20

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