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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,155.80, 726,233.70 and 372,181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,155.80, 726,233.70 and 372,181.40 is: 558,272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,155.80 : 726,233.70 = 372,181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,155.80/726,233.70 = 372,181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,155.80x = 726,233.70 × 372,181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,155.80x = 270,290,675,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,290,675,193.18/484,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,272.10

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