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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,264.28, 726,396.42 and 176,539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,264.28, 726,396.42 and 176,539.34 is: 264,809.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,264.28 : 726,396.42 = 176,539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,264.28/726,396.42 = 176,539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,264.28x = 726,396.42 × 176,539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,264.28x = 128,237,546,381.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,237,546,381.15/484,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,809.01

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