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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,024.02, 726,134.04 and 203,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,024.02, 726,134.04 and 203,541 is: 305,352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,024.02 : 726,134.04 = 203,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,024.02/726,134.04 = 203,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,024.02x = 726,134.04 × 203,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,024.02x = 147,798,048,635.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,798,048,635.64/484,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,352.72

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