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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,105.80, 726,158.70 and 372,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,105.80, 726,158.70 and 372,131.40 is: 558,197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,105.80 : 726,158.70 = 372,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,105.80/726,158.70 = 372,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,105.80x = 726,158.70 × 372,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,105.80x = 270,226,453,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,226,453,653.18/484,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,197.10

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